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DIVISION OF FISH AND GAME 



CHINA ROCKFISH 



Sebasfodes nebulosus 



Relationship: A member of the rockfish family, Scorpaenidae. 



Distinguishing Characters: »Vee page 94. The broad, irregular yellow baml 

 which runs obliquely from the membrane between the third and fourth dorsal spines 

 to the lateral line and then along the lateral line to the tail. Length to about 16 inches. 

 Color: Blackish to blue-black, everywhere speckled with yellowish or whitish spots 

 which are sometimes tinged with blue ; a yellow stripe as described above. 



Distribution: Point Conception north to Alaska in water of moderate depth. 



Fishing Season: Throughout the year. 



Importance: Of minor importance in terms of poundage though it is a desirable 

 species and commands a good price. Landed both in Central and Northern California. 



Fishing Gear: Trawls, lines. 



Unauthorized Names: Cefalutano, gopher, gopher rock cod. 



