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🌊 Marine 🎣 Game Fish 🌡️ Temperate 🎣 Game Fish

gamefish

Sebastes trivittatus Hilgendorf, 1880
Max Length
62 cm
Max Weight
4.7 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
0–120 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Typical Length
45.5 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

gamefish (Sebastes trivittatus) 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 62 cm. It occurs at depths between 0 and 120 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. Valued as a sport fish.

Scientific Name
Sebastes trivittatus
Authority
Hilgendorf, 1880
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Max Length
62 cm
Max Weight
4.7 kg
Depth Range
0–120 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Very low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: short and / or deep.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for gamefish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous 📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 0 - 120 m . Temperate Northwest Pacific: Japan and the Korean Peninsula.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.8±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0138 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
62cm
Max Weight
4,700g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Very low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
54.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Hilgendorf, 1880

🎣 Angling Guide

Difficulty
Beginner
Fight Rating
strong pulls with head-shakes
Best Seasons
spring,summer,fall
Best Time
incoming tide, dawn and dusk
Line Weight
15-30
Rod Type
medium-heavy spinning
Hook Size
2/0-5/0
Catch & Release
✓ Recommended
Best Months
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Techniques
bottom fishing popping cork soft plastics live bait
Bait & Lures
live shrimp cut mullet soft plastic paddle-tails popping corks
Recommended Tackle
  • medium-heavy 7ft spinning rod
  • 30-50 lb braid
  • fluorocarbon leader
Where to Find Them
  • grass flats
  • oyster bars
  • marsh drains
  • deeper channel edges
Tips & Tricks
Popping cork technique attracts fish from distance. Fish moving tides.
Catch & Release Tips

Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.

Regulations Summary

⚠️ Slot limits protect breeding-size fish. Verify daily bag limits.

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Threestripe rockfish
🇯🇵Japanese Shimazoi · シマゾイ
🇷🇺Russian Трехполосый (желтый) морской окунь

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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