Chilipepper Rockfish
Sebastes goodei
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–425 m
- Max size: 56 cm
- For divers: safe
Young chilipeppers drift in open water near the surface while adults settle onto deep rocky reefs and soft bottoms down to more than 400 metres. They feed on krill, small squids and fishes, bear live young, and are a familiar catch on the United States Pacific coast.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Sebastidae › Sebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274798.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chilipepper Rockfish live?
- The Chilipepper Rockfish (Sebastes goodei) is typically found at 0–425 m.
- Is the Chilipepper Rockfish dangerous to divers?
- The Chilipepper Rockfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Chilipepper Rockfish get?
- The Chilipepper Rockfish grows to about 56 cm.