Flag Rockfish
Sebastes rubrivinctus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–302 m
- Max size: 51 cm
- For divers: safe
Bold red bands cross the pale body of the flag rockfish, which lives among rocks from near the surface down past three hundred metres. Adults take fish and crustaceans, and like other rockfish the female gives birth to live young.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Sebastidae › Sebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274845.
FAQ
- How deep does the Flag Rockfish live?
- The Flag Rockfish (Sebastes rubrivinctus) is typically found at 0–302 m.
- Is the Flag Rockfish dangerous to divers?
- The Flag Rockfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Flag Rockfish get?
- The Flag Rockfish grows to about 51 cm.