Vermilion Rockfish
Sebastes miniatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–467 m
- Max size: 91 cm
- For divers: safe
A deep red rockfish of rocky reefs, it favours shallow to moderate depths and grows close to a metre over a long, slow life. Females give birth to live young rather than laying eggs, a trait running through the whole rockfish genus.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Sebastidae › Sebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274820.
FAQ
- How deep does the Vermilion Rockfish live?
- The Vermilion Rockfish (Sebastes miniatus) is typically found at 15–467 m.
- Is the Vermilion Rockfish dangerous to divers?
- The Vermilion Rockfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Vermilion Rockfish get?
- The Vermilion Rockfish grows to about 91 cm.