Black-and-yellow rockfish
📖 Overview
Overview information for Black-and-yellow rockfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Black-and-yellow rockfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Black-and-yellow rockfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Black-and-yellow rockfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 37 m , usually 0 - 18 m . Subtropical; 12°C - 19°C ; 43°N - 27°N, 125°W - 114°W central Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Black-and-yellow rockfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.7 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 607 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Black-and-yellow rockfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | black-and-yellow rockfish |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | rocote mulato |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastichthys chrysomelas | Jordan & Gilbert | 1881 | Synonym |
| Sebastodes chrysomelas | Jordan & Gilbert | 1881 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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