Genus Roccus is a taxonomic classification for a group of fish species commonly known as rockfish. However, there are various synonyms that are used interchangeably with the term Genus Roccus. One of the synonyms for Genus Roccus is the genus Sebastes, which includes over 100 species of colorful fish that inhabit the coastal areas of the Pacific Ocean. Another synonym for Genus Roccus is the Striped Bass or the Rock Bass, which are popular sportfish in North America. Additionally, some species that were previously classified under Genus Roccus have been reclassified under different genera, such as Morone and Acadiana. These synonyms show the diversity and complex classification of fish within the family of rockfish.