Greenstriped Rockfish
Sebastes elongatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–425 m
- Max size: 39 cm
- For divers: safe
Bright red with green stripes running its length, the greenstriped rockfish lives on rocky and soft bottoms from inshore out to about 425 metres. A slow growing fish of some 39 centimetres, it bears live young rather than laying eggs.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Sebastidae › Sebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274788.
FAQ
- How deep does the Greenstriped Rockfish live?
- The Greenstriped Rockfish (Sebastes elongatus) is typically found at 25–425 m.
- Is the Greenstriped Rockfish dangerous to divers?
- The Greenstriped Rockfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Greenstriped Rockfish get?
- The Greenstriped Rockfish grows to about 39 cm.