Rosethorn Rockfish
Sebastes helvomaculatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–549 m
- Max size: 41 cm
- For divers: safe
The rosethorn rockfish settles on soft bottoms over a wide depth band, from around 25 metres down to more than 500. It gives birth to live young and is often taken on commercial longlines set deep below 100 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Sebastidae › Sebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274799.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rosethorn Rockfish live?
- The Rosethorn Rockfish (Sebastes helvomaculatus) is typically found at 25–549 m.
- Is the Rosethorn Rockfish dangerous to divers?
- The Rosethorn Rockfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rosethorn Rockfish get?
- The Rosethorn Rockfish grows to about 41 cm.