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Fish Identification
Fish and seafood ID info.
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Bocaccio
Sebastes paucispinis
 
Bocaccio
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Greek 'Sebastes' for maginificent, Latin 'paucispinis' for few spines.
 
Common Names:
 
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.
Market Forms:

 

Closing Remarks:

Bocaccio may be found with black blotches.

 

 


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