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🌊 Marine 🍽️ Edible ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Venomous 🌡️ Subtropical

Calico rockfish

Sebastes dallii Eigenmann & Beeson, 1894
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Max Length
25 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
12 yrs
Trophic Level
3.6
Depth
18–256 m
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Adults occur on or near soft bottom . Adults feed on mysis, other shrimps, krill, and fishes . Viviparous, with planktonic larvae and pelagic juveniles .

Scientific Name
Sebastes dallii
Authority
Eigenmann & Beeson, 1894
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Subtropical
Max Length
25 cm
Lifespan
12 years
Depth Range
18–256 m
Trophic Level
3.6
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
35.00/100
Water Temp
12–21 °C
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 7; Vertebrae: 26 - 27. Branchiostegal rays: 7 .

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Calico rockfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Viviparous 🤰 Viviparous
Size at Maturity
9cm TL

Viviparous .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 18 - 256 m . Subtropical; 12°C - 21°C ; 39°N - 26°N, 124°W - 113°W Central Pacific: San Francisco, California, USA to central Baja California, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.6±0.5
Food Items

mysis, other shrimps, krill, and fishes (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
25cm
Dorsal Spines
13
Dorsal Rays
13
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
7
Vertebrae
27

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
12–21°C
Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
35.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.6
Predator
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Eigenmann & Beeson, 1894

⚠️ Venom Profile

Medical Warning: This species is venomous. Seek immediate medical attention if envenomated. Contact emergency services and follow first aid guidance below.
Venom Type
proteinaceous neurotoxin
Delivery
dorsal, anal, and pelvic fin spines
Potency
Severe
Mortality Risk
Low
Symptom Onset
5min
Duration
24.0hrs
Antivenom
✗ Not Available
Named Toxins
high-molecular-weight protein (Stonustoxin analogue) acetylcholine
Symptoms
  • immediate intense pain
  • swelling
  • erythema
  • occasional nausea and weakness
Affected Body Systems
peripheral nervous system cardiovascular
First Aid
Immerse affected area in hot water (45 C, tolerable) for 30-90 minutes to denature toxin. Do not apply ice.
Medical Treatment

Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.

References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Calico rockfish is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • 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
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Calico rockfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Calico rockfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

🔬 Full Nutritional Profile

Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)

Proximate Composition
Energy125 kcal
Moisture75 %
Protein20 %
Total Fat4 %
Ash1.3 %
Fatty Acids (g)
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g
Omega-3 Total1 g
EPA0.3 g
DHA0.5 g
Omega-6 Total0.3 g
Key Minerals & Vitamins
Calcium20 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Magnesium30 mg
Phosphorus220 mg
Potassium380 mg
Sodium55 mg
Zinc0.5 mg
Selenium32 µg
Vitamin B122 µg

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