Rosy Rockfish
Sebastes rosaceus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–128 m
- Max size: 36 cm
- For divers: dangerous
A small rosy rockfish of the eastern Pacific, it sits on the bottom between about 15 and 128 metres and feeds on tiny fish, mysids and krill. Its fin spines carry venom, it gives birth to live young, and it is caught fairly often by anglers on small hooks.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Sebastidae › Sebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274841.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rosy Rockfish live?
- The Rosy Rockfish (Sebastes rosaceus) is typically found at 15–128 m.
- Is the Rosy Rockfish dangerous to divers?
- The Rosy Rockfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Rosy Rockfish get?
- The Rosy Rockfish grows to about 36 cm.