Quillback Rockfish
Sebastes maliger
Marine Life of the Northeast Pacific (MLNEP) notes 5
Benthic-orientated. Lives in complex habitats. Depth range between intertidal and 275 m.
Summary 6
The Quillback rockfish (Sebastes maliger) (also known as the Quillback seaperch) is one of 130 species of rockfish and primarily dwells in salt water reefs. The average adult weighs 2-7 pounds (0.9 – 3 kg) and may reach 1 m (3 feet) in length. Quillback rockfish are named for the sharp, venomous quills or spines on the dorsal fin. Their mottled orange-brown coloring allows them to blend in with rocky bottom reefs. Quillback rockfish eat mainly crustaceans,...
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