Copper Rockfish
Sebastes caurinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–183 m
- Max size: 58 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: NT
A rockfish of shallow protected bays among rocks and kelp, the copper rockfish shelters near pilings, jetties and floats and feeds mostly along the bottom. Its fin spines carry venom, and the female gives birth to live young that drift as plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Sebastidae › Sebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274780.
FAQ
- How deep does the Copper Rockfish live?
- The Copper Rockfish (Sebastes caurinus) is typically found at 10–183 m.
- Is the Copper Rockfish dangerous to divers?
- The Copper Rockfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Copper Rockfish get?
- The Copper Rockfish grows to about 58 cm.