Rock Greenling
Hexagrammos lagocephalus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–596 m
- Max size: 61 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
This greenling clings to wave battered rocky coasts in the cold North Pacific and is often hooked by shore anglers. Males turn brilliant in the breeding season and guard the egg masses laid in their rocky territory until the young hatch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Hexagrammidae › Hexagrammos
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 240735.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rock Greenling live?
- The Rock Greenling (Hexagrammos lagocephalus) is typically found at 0–596 m.
- Is the Rock Greenling dangerous to divers?
- The Rock Greenling is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rock Greenling get?
- The Rock Greenling grows to about 61 cm.