Description
Also known as Ocean Perch, Orange Rockfish, Rock Perch, Sea Perch.
Found in loose schools, hovering around pinnacles, and rocky outcrops, in areas with strong currents.
They feed on small fish and krill.
Juveniles found in shallow waters.
Length - 76cm
Depth - 0-830m
Widespread Eastern Pacific
These fish are related to Scorpionfish, they have venomous glands in their pelvic, dorsal and Anal Fins. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/Sebastes-pinniger.html
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