Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Blue rockfish
Size:
Blue rockfish can grow to 24 inches (61 centimeters) long.
Diet:
These fish eat plankton, algae, small fishes, squid, jellyfish, krill and barnacle larvae.
Range & Habitat:
In the Gulf of Mexico, blue rockfish inhabit rocky areas, kelp beds and shallow coastal waters.
Details:
Contrary to their name, blue rockfish are silver in color, darkening to black towards their triangular tail. They have irregular stripes on their pointed faces and a small mouth— perfect for eating algae in hard to reach places.