Starry rockfish
📖 Overview
Adults usually found on deep reefs . Adults feed on shrimps and fish . Viviparous, with planktonic larvae and pelagic juveniles . Occasionally captured by sport fishers . Minimum depth range from Ref. 96339.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13 - 14; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 - 14; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5 - 7; Vertebrae: 25 - 26. Branchiostegal rays: 7 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Starry rockfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Starry rockfish is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Viviparous .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 274 m , usually 60 - 149 m . Subtropical; 15°C - 28°C ; 39°N - 22°N, 124°W - 110°W
🌿 Ecology
shrimps and fish (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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