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Gopher Rockfish

Gopher Rockfish from the Monterey Coast Guard Pier Species: Sebastes carnatus (Jordan & Gilbert, 1880); from the Greek word sebastes (magnificent), and the Latin word carnatus (flesh colored). Alternate Names:  Butterball, butter bass, gopher cod. Called rocote amarillo in Mexico. Identification:  Deep, stout body with a steep porofile. Spinous dorsal higher than soft rays; spines [...]