Scientific Name:
Sebastes mystinus
Description
Smooth, oval-shaped and blue-gray in color with a length up to 53 cm (21 in).
Behaviors
Lives under kelp beds where it swims in schools, which can churn up the water when feeding. If it avoids becoming a meal for larger fish (or humans!) it can live up to 44 years.
Fun Facts
The blue rockfish is one of the most popular fishes for sport fishing.
Nature Topics
Photo credit: ©Kip Evans
