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Sebastes emphaeus (Starks, 1911)
Puget Sound Rockfish
Family: Scorpaenidae
Introduction to the Fish

Photograph

© Neil McDaniel     (Photo ID #15982)

Map

Source: Distribution of Sebastes emphaeus as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 14 - 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7. Head spines strong to moderate - nasal, preocular, postocular, tympanic and parietal spines present, supraocular, coronal and nuchal spines absent; anal fin rounded (Ref. 27437). Caudal fin weakly forked (Ref. 6885). Reddish brown to copper with dark blotches dorsally, fading to white, often with a dark stripe ventrally; red mouth; fins transparent, tinged with pink (Ref. 27437).

Source: FishBase.

Biology

Species Biology

Inhabits reefs and rocky shorelines and found in loose congregations hovering above the bottom or resting among caves and crevices (Ref. 27436). Seeks shelter in areas of strong current (Ref. 2850). Viviparous (Ref. 34817). Environment: reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 366 m (Ref. 27437). Climate: temperate; 60°N - 38°N

Source: FishBase.

Distribution

Distribution

Northeast Pacific: Kenai Peninsula, Alaska to northern California, USA.

Source: FishBase.

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
NativeSNRNo StatusNot Listed



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