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Chameleon rockfish

Sebastes phillipsi Fitch, 1964
Max Length
43 cm
Max Weight
1.2 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
174–274 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
58.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Overview information for Chameleon rockfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Sebastes phillipsi
Authority
Fitch, 1964
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
43 cm
Max Weight
1.2 kg
Depth Range
174–274 m
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
58.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Chameleon rockfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Chameleon rockfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Chameleon rockfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 174 - 274 m . Deep-water; 37°N - 34°N, 122°W - 117°W Central Pacific: Monterey Bay to Newport Beach in southern California, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.7±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
43cm
Max Weight
1,200g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
58.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Described By
Fitch, 1964

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Sebastodes phillipsi Fitch 1964 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .

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