Squarespot rockfish
📖 Overview
Overview information for Squarespot rockfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Squarespot rockfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Squarespot rockfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Squarespot rockfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 18 - 183 m . Subtropical; 39°N - 26°N, 124°W - 113°W central Baja California and Guadalupe Island (off north central Baja California) in Mexico; rare north of Monterey Bay, California.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Squarespot 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 | 19.1 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 459 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Squarespot rockfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | squarespot rockfish |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | rocote a cuadros |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastodes hopkinsi | Cramer | 1895 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 9 records indexed .
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