Darkblotched rockfish
📖 Overview
A deep-water species found on soft bottoms . Viviparous . Anterolateral glandular grooves with venom gland .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5 - 7. Head spines strong to moderate - nasal, preocular, supraocular, postocular, tympanic, parietal and nuchal spines present, coronal spines absent; second anal fin spine shorter than third . Caudal fin moderately indented . Deep bodied, pinkish with 4 or 5 dark patches on back, 3 under spinous dorsal, 1 under caudal peduncle .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Darkblotched rockfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Darkblotched rockfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Viviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 25 - 600 m , usually 76 - ? m . Temperate; 70°N - 32°N, 162°E - 116°W Northeast Pacific: southeast of Zhemchug Canyon in the Bering Sea to Santa Catalina Island, California, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Darkblotched 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 | 17.9 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 1,230 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Darkblotched rockfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | darkblotched rockfish |
| 🇫🇷French | sébaste tacheté |
| 🇵🇱Polish | Karmazyn czerwonoplamy |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Черный пятнистый морской окунь |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 13 records indexed .
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