Grass Rockfish
Sebastes rastrelliger
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–46 m
- Max size: 56 cm
- For divers: safe
Stocky and olive green, the grass rockfish hugs rocky bottoms, tide pools, kelp and eelgrass close to shore, mostly shallower than fifteen metres. It gives birth to live, planktonic larvae and is a favourite catch from rocky shores and jetties.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Sebastidae › Sebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274839.
FAQ
- How deep does the Grass Rockfish live?
- The Grass Rockfish (Sebastes rastrelliger) is typically found at 0–46 m.
- Is the Grass Rockfish dangerous to divers?
- The Grass Rockfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Grass Rockfish get?
- The Grass Rockfish grows to about 56 cm.