Blackbelly Rosefish

Helicolenus dactylopterus

Also known as: Black-bellied Rosefish, Bluemouth, Bluemouth Redfish, Bluemouth Rockfish, Bluemouth Seaperch

ALSO KNOWN AS

LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2015

VenomousKeep your distance

Overview

Found singly, in moderate to much deeper waters, over soft bottoms, of the continental shelf and upper slopes.

These fish are related to Scorpionfish, they have venomous glands in their pelvic, dorsal and Anal Fins.

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LIVES IN

Found singly, in moderate to much deeper waters, over soft bottoms, of the continental shelf and upper slopes.

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