description Canary Rockfish Overview
The canary rockfish, Sebastes pinniger, is a brightly colored marine fish of the northeast Pacific Ocean. Adults are commonly orange to yellow and live in deep water around rocky structure, while the species has also supported commercial and recreational fisheries. U.S. fishery managers classified canary rockfish as overfished in the early 2000s after heavy fishing pressure, particularly from trawl fisheries, reduced its abundance.
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What is the scientific name of the canary rockfish?
Its scientific name is Sebastes pinniger. It is a brightly coloured rockfish of the northeast Pacific Ocean.
What does a canary rockfish look like?
Adults are commonly orange to yellow and often live around rocky structure. Their bright colour helps distinguish them from many darker deep-water rockfish species.
Where does the canary rockfish live?
Canary rockfish occur in the northeast Pacific, including waters along the North American West Coast. Adults are associated with deeper rocky habitats and structure.
Has the canary rockfish been commercially fished?
Yes, the species has supported commercial and recreational fisheries. NOAA Fisheries and the Pacific Fishery Management Council are involved in managing West Coast rockfish fisheries.
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