Sebastidae

Deacon rockfish

Sebastes diaconus

Broad pectoral fins cover rocks

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Marine fish
• Pacific Ocean
• Fusiform
• Medium
• Tropical fish

The Deacon Rockfish (Sebastes diaconus) is a marine ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Sebastinae, which is part of the family Scorpaenidae. Its body is compressed with large pectoral fins, prominent head ridges, well-developed spines, and large eyes, making it well-adapted for life along rocky substrates-from which its common name is derived. Native to the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Deacon Rockfish ranges from British Columbia to central California where it is found on nearshore and offshore rocky reefs.