308 observations
Treefish
Sebastes serriceps
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Scorpaenidae ›Genus: Sebastes
About
The treefish (Sebastes serriceps) is a marine fish of the Sebastes genus. It is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean with a range from San Francisco, California to central Baja California, Mexico. Its name comes from the Latin "Saw Head", referring to the large spines on the top of its head. It has been reported up to 41 centimetres (16 in), and 25 years old. It usually occurs in crevices in rocky areas, 5-90 metres (16-295 feet)...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Treefish is Sebastes serriceps.
- Treefish belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Treefish belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Treefish belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Treefish belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Treefish belongs to the family Scorpaenidae.
- Treefish belongs to the genus Sebastes.