Sebastes maliger

Scorpion fishes and others

  • Quillback rockfish
  • Sébaste à dos épineux

Distribution

    Environment and movement of the diurnal species

    • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
    • The species is generally motionless in its environment
    • The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
    • The species can be found between 2 and 274 Meters.
    • Common species.

    General behaviour of the species

    • The species is territorial
    • Species generally solitary
    • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

    General characteristics of the species

    • Maximum size : 61 cm
    • Maximum age known : 95 year(s)
    • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
    • Diet : - Mollusks - Fishes

    Relationship with humans

    • The spines of the animal can be dangerous
    • The species is good to eat
    • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
      • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
      • -Sport or local fishing
    • The species is classified asVulnerable