Species FishBlack Rockfish

Black Rockfish

Sebastes melanops

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Illustration of Black Rockfish (Sebastes melanops)

Black Rockfish are dark-colored fish with a robust body and a distinctive spiny dorsal fin. They are known for their adaptability to various habitats and can live for over 20 years.

Habitat
Coastal waters, often near rocky structures.
Diet
Carnivorous, primarily feeding on small fish and invertebrates.
How common
Common

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