The Shortraker rockfish is a deep-water species found in the North Pacific Ocean. It has a robust, spiny body with a pinkish-orange hue. Typically reaching up to 40 inches and weighing around 50 pounds, it preys on shrimp, crab, and smaller fish. Known for its solitary behavior, it inhabits rocky seafloors at depths of 300 to 1,200 feet. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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