Overview
This fish is characterized by it's red color and stiff pectoral fin.
Taxonomy
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Pleuronectiformes
- Family
- Sebastidae
- Genus
- Sebastes
- Species
- matsubarae
Habitat
This fish is a bottom feeder and inhabits deep areas of the ocean up to 10,000 feet deep on rock outcrops.
Diet
Carnivorous
Behavior
These fish thrive on prey located in the Benthic Zone of the ocean.
Fishing
This specie can be caught using bright baits on bottom drops.
Conservation Status
Listed as Not Evaluated by IUCN.