Whitespeckled rockfish
📖 Overview
Whitespeckled rockfish (Sebastes moseri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Sebastidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 16.4 cm. It occurs at depths between 128 and 183 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 15; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 27.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Whitespeckled rockfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 128 - 183 m . Subtropical Northeast Pacific.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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