The copper rockfish (Sebastes caurinus), also known as the copper seaperch, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Sebastinae, the rockfishes, part of the family Scorpaenidae. It is found in the eastern Pacific.
Copper Rockfish range from the northern Gulf of Alaska to central Baja California. They can be found from the subtidal zone down to 183 m (600 ft). Juveniles spend much of their time around kelp and seagrass beds, living close to the surface if the canopy allows them to.
This identification guide is intended to provide information and key characteristics for common rockfish species in Washington’s marine waters. To access species information, click on a species name below.
The copper rockfish (Sebastes caurinus), also known as the copper seaperch, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Sebastinae, the rockfishes, part of the family Scorpaenidae. It is found in the eastern Pacific.
The Copper Rockfish (Sebastes caurinus) is a benthic marine species belonging to the family Sebastidae, characterized by its vibrant copper-colored scales and inhabiting rocky reefs along the Pacific coast of North America.