Sebastiscus tertius

Sebastiscus tertius (Sebastiscus tertius) is a saltwater species recorded in Hong Kong, Taiwan.

Scientific name: Sebastiscus tertius · Water: Saltwater

Size: up to 37 cm

About

Sebastiscus tertius is a scorpaenid of rock bottoms in the sublittoral zone. It is viviparous, giving birth to live young rather than laying eggs. Maximum about 37 cm standard length. Population recovery is slow, with a fishing vulnerability of 62 out of 100.

Differences by region

• Hong Kong — Local name：Sebastiscus tertius
• Taiwan — Local name：Sebastiscus tertius

Ecology and habitat

Distribution status

Native

Trophic level

3.7

Fishery and market

Game fish

Yes

Resilience

Low

Methods

• General

Sources

• FishBase — Sebastiscus tertius

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