You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience.

Split-nose rockfish

Sebastes diploproa

Today's Research for Tomorrow's Oceans

Come visit me at Mote!

Support Mote Animals

Fun Facts

Females in this species give birth to young in the springtime. 

Species Type:

Fishes

Common Name(s):

Split-nose rockfish

Size:

Split-nose rockfish can grow up to 18 inches (46 centimeters) long.

Diet:

Split-nose rockfish eat krill, fishes and zooplankton.

Range & Habitat:

Split-nose rockfish are commonly found offshore in soft bottom habitats throughout the Northeast Pacific Ocean.

Details:

Split-nose rockfish are small in size and can range in color from pink and orange to red and white. They have large eyes, sharp head spines and a deep notch between their upper jaw.