Greenstriped rockfish
📖 Overview
A common inhabitant of both inshore and offshore areas . Found on rocky as well as soft bottoms . Viviparous . Only the largest individuals are filleted for human consumption, smaller ones are processed into fishmeal or used as animal feed . The flesh has a delicious flavor and appealing texture . Rarely caught by sports anglers, but an excellent bait for large lingcod . Rare appearances in public aquariums .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6. Head spines strong - nasal, preocular, postocular, tympanic and parietal spines present, supraocular, coronal and nuchal spines absent . 2nd anal fin spine long; body slender . Pinkish yellow in color, with 3 or 4 horizontal green stripes on body, light ventrally; green streaks on caudal fin membranes .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Greenstriped rockfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 25 - 425 m , usually 91 - 366 m . Temperate; 60°N - 27°N, 156°W - 114°W Northeast Pacific: Chirikof Island in the Gulf of Alaska to Cedros Island, Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
- 30-50 lb braid
- fluorocarbon leader
- grass flats
- oyster bars
- marsh drains
- deeper channel edges
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Greenstriped 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
Detailed nutritional data for Greenstriped rockfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Greenstriped rockfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | greenstriped rockfish |
| 🌍CES | okouník zelenopásý |
| 🇫🇷French | sébaste à bandes vertes · sébaste à rayures vertes |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Cantarilho-leopardo |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Зеленополосый морской окунь |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | rocote reina |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 長平鮋 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastodes elongatus | Ayres | 1859 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 13 records indexed .
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