(Red/Black rockfishes with strong head spines)

Greenstriped rockfish
(Sebastes elongatus)

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Body color:
Pink w/ four mottled, horizontal green stripes on sides of pinkish body.
Maximum length: 15 in (38 cm) Peritoneum color: dark
Maximum depth: 132 fm (425 m) Shape between eyes: concave
Common depth: 55-137 fm (100-250 m) Counts: D:XIII,12-14, Ar:5-7, P1:16-18, GR:28-33,
LLp:37-47, LLs:42-55, V:26

Similar species:

Redstripe RF - lateral line light red bordered by two mottled green stripes; anal spine 2 shorter than 3; head spines weak.

Distribution: Gulf of Alaska - Baja California

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