Stripetail Rockfish
Sebastes saxicola
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 9–547 m
- Max size: 38 cm
- For divers: dangerous
A rockfish of soft offshore bottoms that ranges from shallow water down past five hundred metres, it bears live young rather than laying eggs. Venom glands sit along grooves at the base of its fin spines, so a careless handler can be stung.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Sebastidae › Sebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274848.
FAQ
- How deep does the Stripetail Rockfish live?
- The Stripetail Rockfish (Sebastes saxicola) is typically found at 9–547 m.
- Is the Stripetail Rockfish dangerous to divers?
- The Stripetail Rockfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Stripetail Rockfish get?
- The Stripetail Rockfish grows to about 38 cm.