Black Rockfish
Sebastes melanops
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–366 m
- Max size: 63 cm
- For divers: safe
Schools of this dark rockfish hang both over deep banks and tight against rocky reefs in the shallows along the Pacific coast of North America. Adults hunt fish while the young drift as plankton before settling. Rather than laying eggs the female releases live larvae, and she can reach about 63 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Sebastidae › Sebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274817.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Rockfish live?
- The Black Rockfish (Sebastes melanops) is typically found at 0–366 m.
- Is the Black Rockfish dangerous to divers?
- The Black Rockfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Rockfish get?
- The Black Rockfish grows to about 63 cm.