Silvergray Rockfish

Maximum longevity: 82 years (wild)

Head spines weak - nasal, preocular and parietal spines present, supraocular, postocular, tympanic, coronal and nuchal spines absent (Ref. 27437). Lower jaw long and protruding beyond upper jaw; distinct symphyseal knob; maxillary extends to rear of orbit (Ref. 27437). Caudal fin indented (Ref. 6885). Greenish to silver gray, white tinged with orange or pink ventrally; lips dusky (Ref. 27437).

Ovoviviparous (Ref. 6885). Also Ref. 34817.

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15 - 17; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 7 - 8

Occur just above the bottom, sometimes found in rocky caverns and crevices (Ref. 27436). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 6885). Rarely caught by anglers (Ref. 27436). Filleted and sold indiscriminately with other rockfish; flavor and texture of flesh particularly good (Ref. 27436).

fisheries: commercial