Puget Sound Rockfish
NamePuget Sound Rockfish
Scientific NameSebastes emphaeus
Common NamesPuget Sound Rockfish, Smallmouth Rockfish
FamilyScorpaenidae
OriginEastern Pacific Ocean, Alaska, Baja California, Puget Sound
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)7
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)45-59
pH Range7.8-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther temperate rockfish (of similar size), Larger temperate gobies, Sculpins, Other non-aggressive, similarly sized coldwater marine fish
Description
The Puget Sound Rockfish (*Sebastes emphaeus*) is a small, slender rockfish species native to the Eastern Pacific, commonly found in temperate rocky reefs. It typically exhibits an orange to reddish-brown coloration with faint vertical bars. This species is an ambush predator, feeding on small invertebrates and fish.
