121 observationsLeast Concern
Deepwater Redfish
Sebastes mentella
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Scorpaenidae ›Genus: Sebastes
About
The deepwater redfish (Sebastes mentella), also known as the beaked redfish, ocean perch, Atlantic redfish, Norway haddock, red perch, golden redfish, or hemdurgan, may reach a size of 55–70 centimetres (22–28 in), but is usually less than 45 centimetres (18 in). It lives in comparatively high concentrations in the North Atlantic, for example in the Irminger Sea where considerable numbers are fished. It occupies depths between 300 and 1,000 metres (980 and 3,280 ft) and is often pelagic, i.e....
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Deepwater Redfish is Sebastes mentella.
- Deepwater Redfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Deepwater Redfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Deepwater Redfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Deepwater Redfish belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Deepwater Redfish belongs to the family Scorpaenidae.
- Deepwater Redfish belongs to the genus Sebastes.