Fishing for Shortbelly rockfish

Sebastes jordani

The Shortbelly rockfish is a small marine fish, typically reaching up to 10 inches in length and weighing around 0.5 pounds. It has a reddish-brown body with a distinctive short belly. Found in the Pacific Ocean, it inhabits deep waters near the continental shelf. Its diet consists mainly of zooplankton. This species is known for its schooling behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

? - 1148 ft

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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📍 Where do Shortbelly rockfish live?

Shortbelly rockfish often hold in mid-water near the continental shelf in deep water, where they feed on zooplankton.

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