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bocaccio (Sebastes paucispinis)

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Key facts

Scientific name
Sebastes paucispinis
Common name
bocaccio
Category
Fish
Family
Sebastidae
Genus
Sebastes
Size
5–50 cm
Depth
1–100 m
IUCN status
Least concern (LC)
Danger level
Harmless
Habitats
reef
Ocean zones
Eastern Pacific

Description

No description available yet.

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Photo of bocaccio (Sebastes paucispinis)

Frequently asked questions

How big is the bocaccio?
bocaccio (Sebastes paucispinis) reaches 5–50 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the bocaccio?
bocaccio is found between 1–100 m deep.
Is the bocaccio dangerous to divers?
Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the bocaccio?
IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the bocaccio?
Found in: Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the genus Sebastes

  • Sebastes norvegicus - Golden redfish
  • Sebastes mentella - Beaked redfish
  • Sebastes viviparus - Norway redfish
  • Sebastes oculatus - Patagonian redfish
  • Sebastes mystinus - blue rockfish
  • Sebastes serranoides - olive rockfish

Other species in the family Sebastidae

  • Helicolenus dactylopterus - Bluemouth rockfish

Sources

  • Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 274833)
  • Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
  • Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2335466)
  • Conservation: IUCN Red List
  • Encyclopedia: Wikipedia