China Rockfish (Sebastes nebulosus)

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Status

  • BC: Not Ranked
  • COSEWIC: Not Ranked
  • SARA: Not Ranked
  • Global: Not Ranked
  • Galiano Island Status: No observations around Galiano Island

Description

This territorial and solitary fish is black with mottled yellow coloring and a distinct yellow stripe along their body. Their dorsal spine can be slightly venomous.

Habitat

Prefer rocky habitats. Fun fact- china rockfish have been observed living with Giant Pacific Octopus in the same rock crevices!

Range

Kodiak Island, Alaska to Southern California. However, they are more common between British Columbia and Central California.

Threats

Overfishing, barotrauma

Photo Credit

Josh Maxwell, Sara Thiebaud

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