Bocaccio: Sebastes paucispinis

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Bocaccio
Sebastes paucispinis

From our Historical Fish Plate Archives:

Identifying Characteristics:

Large mouth with projecting chins. Backs are olive to brown to reddish-brown, with silvery red and pink on sides.

Range and Locations:

Can be found from Kodiak Island to Central Baja.

Stats:

Grows to 3 feet and around 15 lbs.

Closing Remarks:

Bocaccio may be found with black blotches.

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