The Halfbanded rockfish (Sebastes semicinctus) is a saltwater fish of the family Sebastidae that grows up to 25 cm.
Description
The halfbanded rockfish is a small rockfish from the eastern Pacific, along California and Baja California. The species grows to about 25 cm and has a pink to reddish body with a few incomplete dark cross-bars on the upper half. It lives in large numbers over soft bottoms near rocks on the deeper shelf and hunts small zooplankton and small crustaceans. Like all rockfishes it has venomous fin spines. The IUCN assesses the species as Least Concern (LC).
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Halfbanded rockfish?
The Halfbanded rockfish has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a vertical stripes pattern.
Where does the Halfbanded rockfish live?
The Halfbanded rockfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Halfbanded rockfish get?
The Halfbanded rockfish grows to a maximum of about 25 cm.
Is the Halfbanded rockfish dangerous to humans?
The Halfbanded rockfish is venomous — handle spines with care and seek medical help after a sting if needed.
Is the Halfbanded rockfish edible?
The Halfbanded rockfish is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Sebastes
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