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Sebastes melanostomus (Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1890)
Blackgill Rockfish
Family: Scorpaenidae
Introduction to the Fish

Photograph

© Kathryn Clouston     (Photo ID #78071)

Map

Source: Distribution of Sebastes melanostomus as compiled by Aquamaps

Species Information

Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 6 - 8; Vertebrae: 26. Head spines strong - nasal, preocular, supraocular, postocular, tympanic, parietal and nuchal spines present, coronals absent (Ref. 27437). Body dark red, skin above upper jaw, inside of mouth and rear edge of gill cover black (Ref. 27437). Branchiostegal rays: 7 (Ref. 36715).

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850)

Biology

Species Biology

Found on soft bottom in deep water, but young in shallower areas (Ref. 2850). Juveniles are pelagic (Ref. 36715). Viviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36715). Environment: bathydemersal; marine; depth range 124 - 769 m (Ref. 27437). Climate: deep-water; 49°N - 46°N

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850)

Distribution

Distribution

Eastern Pacific: Washington, USA to central Baja California, Mexico.

Source: FishBase. Eschmeyer, W.N., E.S. Herald and H Hammann. 1983 . (Ref. 2850)

Status Information

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



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