Blackmouth rockfish
📖 Overview
Blackmouth rockfish (Sebastes sinensis), first described by Gilbert, 1890 is a medium-sized fish in the family Sebastidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 15.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 290 to 670 metres. It occurs in Deep-water waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blackmouth rockfish is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackmouth rockfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathypelagic; depth range 290 - 670 m . Deep-water; 30°N - 28°N Central Pacific: Gulf of California.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | blackmouth rockfish |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | rocote boquinegra |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastichthys sinensis | Gilbert | 1890 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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