Goldeye rockfish is a reddish fish native to the northwest Pacific around Korea and Japan. Young fish shelter around drifting seaweed, then move into deeper rocky habitat as they grow. It is not native to U.S. waters.
Appearance
Appearance
The upper body has uneven dark brown patches over a reddish background.
Where it lives
Typical habitats
Offshore rocky bottoms
Range
This species is native to the northwest Pacific around Korea and Japan. It is not native to U.S. waters.
Preferred conditions
Adults commonly use rocky bottoms about 130–490 ft (40–150 m) deep.
Behavior
Diet
Studies in Korean waters found that it eats shrimp and other small , with some small fish and squid.
Life cycle
Reproduction
Females release live young. The young later shelter around drifting seaweed.