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Sebastes

Sebastes

9.9
A group of sea fish that live mainly in the North Pacific and are called rockfish
  • noun
  • /səˈbæstɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Sebastes genus includes both shallow and deep-water rockfishes.

Examples

  • Several species in the genus Sebastes are popular targets for commercial fisheries.

  • Scientists study Sebastes populations to monitor changes in marine ecosystems.

  • The Sebastes species are popular among fishermen.

  • Have you ever caught a Sebastes while fishing?

  • Marine biologists often focus on monitoring Sebastes populations to assess the health of the ocean.

  • Anglers target various species of Sebastes due to their abundance in North Pacific waters.

  • The diverse habitats of Sebastes make them a key species in the study of marine biodiversity.

Synonyms

rockfish
vsSebastes
  • US
3 7.4

A fish that lives among rocks along northern coasts and is eaten

is the scientific genus name for those fish found mainly in the North Pacific

Compounds

Sebastes marinus
  • UK
9.9

A large sea fish of the North Atlantic often called Atlantic redfish

Sebastes ruberrimus
  • Specialized
9.9

A large bright red fish that lives near rocky reefs on the Pacific coast and can live many years

Surface Forms

Sebastes singular
Sebastes plural

Etymology

Sebastes comes from the Greek word sebastos, which means 'respected' or 'honored', the same idea behind the English word August. Scientists who named these rockfishes probably chose the name because the fish looked important or special, so the name suggests an 'honored' fish.