noun
- A large rockfish found along the Pacific coast of North America, valued as a food and game fish.
Usage: ichthyology; regional (Pacific coast)
Examples
- The bocaccio is one of the most commercially important rockfish species off California.
- Anglers often target bocaccio in deep waters near rocky reefs.
- The bocaccio's reddish coloring makes it easy to identify at the fish market.
- Bocaccio populations have been carefully managed to prevent overfishing.
- This bocaccio weighs about five pounds and is perfect for grilling.