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Pygmy rockfish

Sebastes wilsoni

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Max Length
23.0 cm
Depth Range
30-274m
Family

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 23.0 cm
Depth Range 30-274m

Habitat & Distribution

Water Type
Saltwater
Depth Range
30-274m
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Taxonomy

Order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes)
Family Sebastidae (Rockfishes)
Species Sebastes wilsoni

Frequently Asked Questions

How big does Pygmy rockfish get?
Pygmy rockfish can grow up to 23.0 cm long.
What family does Pygmy rockfish belong to?
Pygmy rockfish (Sebastes wilsoni) belongs to the family Sebastidae (Rockfishes) in the order Scorpaeniformes (Scorpionfishes).

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