Korean Rockfish
Sebastes schlegelii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–100 m
- Max size: 65 cm
- For divers: safe
A stocky rockfish of nearshore rocky bottoms, it bears live young rather than laying eggs, with juveniles sheltering under drifting seaweed. Hardy enough to rear in aquaria, it is widely farmed in Japan as a food fish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Sebastidae › Sebastes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274849.
FAQ
- How deep does the Korean Rockfish live?
- The Korean Rockfish (Sebastes schlegelii) is typically found at 3–100 m.
- Is the Korean Rockfish dangerous to divers?
- The Korean Rockfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Korean Rockfish get?
- The Korean Rockfish grows to about 65 cm.