Ryan Photographic - Sebastidae - Rock Fish

Family Sebastidae

Fishbase lists 132 species in 7 genera. Rockfish as a group are to be steered clear of - they have venomous dorsal, anal and pelvic spines. They live in coastal waters, often to substantial depths and there may be many species in the same area - suggesting a substantial degree of niche separation. Many of the North Pacific species are viviparous.

Sebastes miniatus Vermilion rockfish

Sebastes miniatus Vermilion rockfish, captive

Sebastes rubrivinctus Flag rockfish

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