Where Does Copper Rockfish Live?

Copper Rockfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Copper Rockfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from the intertidal zone down to 183 meters (600 feet), most commonly between 10-100 meters (33-330 feet).

Environment

Strongly associated with rocky reefs, kelp forests, and other complex hard-bottom habitats. They utilize crevices, caves, and kelp canopies for shelter and ambush predation. Juveniles often inhabit shallower, more protected areas within kelp beds or rocky tide pools.

Geographic range

Eastern North Pacific Ocean, from Prince William Sound, Alaska, south to Baja California, Mexico. Most abundant from central California to British Columbia.

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