Silvergray Rockfish
Sebastes brevispinis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–375 m
- Max size: 71 cm
- For divers: safe
A silvery grey rockfish that holds just above the bottom, sometimes tucked into rocky caverns and crevices down to around 375 metres. It bears live young and, though rarely caught on rod and line, has flesh of particularly good flavour and texture.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Sebastidae › Sebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274778.
FAQ
- How deep does the Silvergray Rockfish live?
- The Silvergray Rockfish (Sebastes brevispinis) is typically found at 0–375 m.
- Is the Silvergray Rockfish dangerous to divers?
- The Silvergray Rockfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Silvergray Rockfish get?
- The Silvergray Rockfish grows to about 71 cm.