Splitnose Rockfish
Sebastes diploproa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–800 m
- Max size: 46 cm
- For divers: safe
A rockfish of deep soft bottoms offshore, the splitnose rockfish ranges down to around eight hundred metres, while its young shelter in shallow water under drifting kelp. It bears live young and reaches about forty six centimetres, sold as rockfish fillet.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Sebastidae › Sebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274787.
FAQ
- How deep does the Splitnose Rockfish live?
- The Splitnose Rockfish (Sebastes diploproa) is typically found at 0–800 m.
- Is the Splitnose Rockfish dangerous to divers?
- The Splitnose Rockfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Splitnose Rockfish get?
- The Splitnose Rockfish grows to about 46 cm.