Pair of small cirri above eyes and another tiny pair between eyes and dorsal fin. Five lateral lines. Abundant to common Alaska to central California, rare S. California.
Blotched, barred and striped in shades of red to maroon, lavender, orange, tan; tiny white to pale spots cover body; color change to match background. Abundant around islands in S. California; occasional coastal areas in S. California.
Color and markings vary greatly, includes shades of yellow. Common S. California, rare to the north.
Foredorsal fin tall, especially in males. Rear body bars thinner. Abundant to common S. and central California.
Dark to pale tan. Common S. California to central BC.
Marbled earthtones; can change color. Unscaled bulbous head and stout body. Common S. California and north to southern BC.
Two dark bands angle from eye toward pectoral fin. Pink lips. Common to occasional S. California, uncommon to rare north to San Francisco.
Back generally dark, often lighter shades below lateral line. Forehead profile convex. Often gather in large schools with other rockfish. Abundant to occasional Alaska to S. California.
Mottled shades of tan to brown to greenish brown, occasionally with pinkish tints; can change color. Common southern and central California; occasional to uncommon northern California.