Pacific Ocean Perch
Sebastes alutus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–825 m
- Max size: 53 cm
- For divers: safe
One of the most valuable rockfish of the North Pacific, the Pacific ocean perch keeps to deep offshore water as far down as around 825 metres. It grows slowly and gives birth to live young, and the juveniles drift in open water until about three years old.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Sebastidae › Sebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 254573.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Ocean Perch live?
- The Pacific Ocean Perch (Sebastes alutus) is typically found at 0–825 m.
- Is the Pacific Ocean Perch dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Ocean Perch is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Ocean Perch get?
- The Pacific Ocean Perch grows to about 53 cm.