Cortez rockfish
📖 Overview
Adults are found at a depth between 200 and 1,100 m; larvae encountered near the surface; and juveniles sometimes mesopelagic . Viviparous .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Cortez rockfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cortez rockfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 200 - 1100 m . Deep-water; 30°N - 24°N Central Pacific: restricted to the Gulf of California along the coast of Baja California, Mexico.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cortez rockfish |
| 🇫🇷French | Sébaste de Cortez |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cancharro de Cortez · rocote de Cortés |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scorpaenodes cortezi | Beebe & Tee-Van | 1938 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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