Species Type:
Common Name(s):
Kelp rockfish
Size:
These fish can grow to 16.5 inches (42 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Their diet includes crustaceans like shrimp, small crabs, amphipods and isopods, squid and some fish species.
Range & Habitat:
Kelp rockfish inhabit kelp beds and rocky habitats from Timber Cove, California, south to Punta de San Pablo in Baja California, Mexico.
Details:
Kelp rockfish can adjust their shades to match their background, helping them avoid predators. Unlike some rockfish, they prefer shallow kelp forests rather than deep waters. Like many rockfish, females give birth to live young rather than laying eggs.