Speckled Rockfish
Sebastes ovalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 365 m
- Max size: 56 cm
- For divers: safe
The speckled rockfish settles on deep rocky ground off southern California between 30 and roughly 365 metres. Like other rockfish it bears live young that begin life as planktonic larvae, and it grows to about 56 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Sebastidae › Sebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274830.
FAQ
- How deep does the Speckled Rockfish live?
- The Speckled Rockfish (Sebastes ovalis) is typically found at to 365 m.
- Is the Speckled Rockfish dangerous to divers?
- The Speckled Rockfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Speckled Rockfish get?
- The Speckled Rockfish grows to about 56 cm.