Greenstriped Rockfish (Sebastes elongatus)
Resources
Status
- BC: Not Ranked
- COSEWIC: Not Ranked
- SARA: Not Ranked
- Global: G5 (Secure)
- Galiano Island Status: 10 observations around Galiano Island
Description
Pale coloured fish with horizontal green stripes along their body.
Habitat
Inshore and offshore areas on rocky and soft substrates.
Range
Gulf of Alaska to Baja California
Threats
Overfishing and barotrauma
Photo Credit
Sara Thiebaud, Neil McDaniel