Halfbanded Rockfish
NameHalfbanded Rockfish
Scientific NameSebastes semicinctus
Common NamesHalfbanded Rockfish
FamilySebastidae
OriginEastern Pacific Ocean, California, Baja California
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)50-68
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther larger rockfish, Larger gobies, Blennies, Larger wrasses, Moray eels (larger species)
Description
The Halfbanded Rockfish is a small to medium-sized marine fish found in the Eastern Pacific, typically inhabiting rocky reefs. It is characterized by its reddish-brown body and a prominent dark blotch or 'half-band' below the dorsal fin. This species is a predatory bottom-dweller, feeding on small crustaceans and fish larvae.
