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Many rockfish live hundreds of years.
Rougheye rockfish are known to live over 200 years, making them the longest-lived fish on earth. |
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There are 102 species of rockfish worldwide and 65 species off the Pacific Coast.
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Rockfish are viviparous, meaning they give birth to live-young.
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A study on black rockfish has shown that older females have greater success in producing viable offspring from fertilized eggs.
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Some rockfish species such as yellowtail appear to have a well-developed homing ability. In one study, yellowtail rockfish that were captured and then released 14 miles away, later returned back to their capture site.
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Have you ever eaten rockfish? If you've ever ordered Rock Cod or Pacific Red Snapper off a menu than you probably have! Rock Cod and Pacific Red Snapper
are the market names for over 70 species of rockfish.
*For additional fun games and educational information check out the NWFSC Education website!
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