🌿Native Nature

Tiger Rockfish

Sebastes nigrocinctus

Taxonomy

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

About

The tiger rockfish (Sebastes nigrocinctus), also called tiger seaperch, banded rockfish and black-banded rockfish, is a fish found in rocky reefs and boulder fields. It is found in the northeast Pacific Ocean off Kodiak Island, and from Prince William Sound, Alaska, south to Point Buchon, central California. This species of fish is territorial, and somewhat aggressive in certain cases. The fish lurks between crevices in rocks, and coral reefs.

Frequently Asked Questions

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