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Yelloweye Rockfish

Sebastes ruberrimus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Scorpaenidae ›Genus: Sebastes

About

The yelloweye rockfish (Sebastes ruberrimus) is a rockfish of the genus Sebastes, and one of the biggest members of the genus. Its name derives from its coloration. It is also locally known as "red snapper", not to be confused with the warm-water species Lutjanus campechanus that formally carries the name red snapper. The yelloweye is one of the world's longest-lived fish species, and is cited to live to a maximum of 114 to 120 years of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yelloweye Rockfish?
The scientific name of Yelloweye Rockfish is Sebastes ruberrimus.
What kingdom does Yelloweye Rockfish belong to?
Yelloweye Rockfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Yelloweye Rockfish belong to?
Yelloweye Rockfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Yelloweye Rockfish belong to?
Yelloweye Rockfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Yelloweye Rockfish belong to?
Yelloweye Rockfish belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Yelloweye Rockfish belong to?
Yelloweye Rockfish belongs to the family Scorpaenidae.
What genus does Yelloweye Rockfish belong to?
Yelloweye Rockfish belongs to the genus Sebastes.