Fish Facts

Your resource for better understanding some of the more unique underwater candidates.

Eric Keener 10/14/21 Eric Keener 10/14/21

Cabezon

"Cabezon" (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus) comes from Spanish meaning "large head". There are a ton of interesting facts to learn about this delicious fish but one deadly fish fact in particular you should commit to memory (read on to learn!).

Ariella Simke 6/17/20 Ariella Simke 6/17/20

Lingcod

Found only on the west coast of the United States from Alaska down to Baja, these solitary predators camouflage perfectly into their environment and can be found deep in the back of caves protected from swell.

Guest User 6/19/19 Guest User 6/19/19

Sheephead

Interesting fact about this fish is that it is hermaphroditic as it will switch from female to male based on the greater opportunity to reproduce, usually when the individual reaches a size advantage to the population.