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Quillback Rockfish

Sebastes maliger

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Scorpaenidae ›Genus: Sebastes

About

The Quillback rockfish (Sebastes maliger) (also known as the Quillback seaperch) is one of 130 species of rockfish and primarily dwells in salt water reefs. The average adult weighs 2-7 pounds (0.9 – 3 kg) and may reach 1 m (3 feet) in length. Quillback rockfish are named for the sharp, venomous quills or spines on the dorsal fin. Their mottled orange-brown coloring allows them to blend in with rocky bottom reefs. Quillback rockfish eat mainly crustaceans,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Quillback Rockfish?
The scientific name of Quillback Rockfish is Sebastes maliger.
What kingdom does Quillback Rockfish belong to?
Quillback Rockfish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Quillback Rockfish belong to?
Quillback Rockfish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Quillback Rockfish belong to?
Quillback Rockfish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Quillback Rockfish belong to?
Quillback Rockfish belongs to the order Perciformes.
What family does Quillback Rockfish belong to?
Quillback Rockfish belongs to the family Scorpaenidae.
What genus does Quillback Rockfish belong to?
Quillback Rockfish belongs to the genus Sebastes.