Yellowmouth rockfish
📖 Overview
Yellowmouth rockfish (Sebastes reedi), first described by Westrheim & Tsuyuki, 1967 is a large fish in the family Sebastidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 58.00 cm in maximum length. Reported lifespan reaches approximately 99 years. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 52 to 585 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. The species is important as a food fish. As a member of the Sebastidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 8. Head spines weak - nasal, preocular, supraocular, postocular, tympanic and parietal spines present, coronal and nuchal spines absent . Lower jaw long, with moderate, wide symphyseal knob . Caudal fin moderately indented . Red with yellow to orange in color, smaller specimens mixed with black; 3 vague dark bands across head; jaws red; mouth pinkish white with yellow and black blotches; lateral line pinkish .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yellowmouth rockfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 52 - 585 m , usually 274 - 366 m . Deep-water; 63°N - 37°N, 165°W - 122°W
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Yellowmouth 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 Yellowmouth rockfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Yellowmouth 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
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastodes reedi | Westrheim & Tsuyuki | 1967 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 5 records indexed .
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