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Treefish

Sebastes serriceps

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Fun Facts

Treefish are territorial. Their reddish lips might help them scare other fish away! 

Species Type:

Common Name(s):

Treefish

Size:

These fish can reach a maximum length of 16 inches (40 centimeters).

Diet:

These ambush predators eat small prey animals such as mollusks, crustaceans and small fishes.

Range & Habitat:

Treefish can be found from southern Oregon to Baja California

Details:

You might recognize this fish by its pink lips or by the thick, black-olive bands on its body, which is yellowish below and dark olive on top.