Cabezon

Scorpaenichthys marmoratus

The Cabezon spawns in winter, and the male guards the mass of greenish to purplish eggs until they hatch. This large, tasty sculpin is a favorite with anglers, who catch it from the shore, where it lives among rocks.

Look For : A sculpin with a fleshy tab on midline of snout.

Length : 3' 3".

Habitat : Coastlines to depths of 250'.

Range : Alaska to southern California.