| Sebastidae (Rockfishes, rockcods and thornyheads), subfamily: Sebastinae |
| 56 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 28 years |
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demersal; marine; depth range 0 - 46 m |
| Eastern Pacific: Yaquina Bay in Oregon, USA to Baja California, Mexico. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 13-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12-14; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 6-6; Vertebrae: 26-26. Branchiostegal rays: 7 (Ref. 36715). |
| Found commonly on rocky bottom in tide pools and near shore, also in kelp and eelgrass beds. Occur up to 46 m depth but usually at less than 15 m. Viviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36715). Most important rockfish to rocky shore and jetty fishermen. Good eating. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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