Short-lived calico rockfish (IMAGE) University of California - Berkeley Caption The calico rockfish, Sebastes dallii, is the shortest lived of the Pacific rockfish, with a 12-year lifespan. Credit Photo by K. Lee. Usage Restrictions none License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.