Pink rockfish

Pink rockfish (Sebastes eos) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 76–366 m.

Scientific name: Sebastes eos · Water: Saltwater

Size: up to 56 cm

About

The pink rockfish is a demersal sebastid that inhabits rocky bottoms, recorded from 76 to 366 m, and it is viviparous. Maximum length is about 56 cm total length. It is a commercial species and a gamefish, with a medium price category. Fishing vulnerability is high to very high at 66 of 100 and resilience very low; no IUCN assessment is recorded for it.

Ecology and habitat

Water layer
Bottom-dwelling
Depth
76–366 m
Distribution status
Native
Trophic level
3.8

Fishery and market

Game fish
Yes
Market price
Medium
Resilience
Very low

Methods

Sources

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