Sebastidae
Sebastidae is a family of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the order Scorpaeniformes. They are commonly known as rockfishes or rockcod. The family includes over 150 species, found in the North Pacific Ocean, with a few species extending into the North Atlantic. Sebastidae are typically characterized by their elongated, compressed bodies, and they inhabit rocky or sandy substrates in the intertidal and subtidal zones, often at depths ranging from the surface to 1,000 meters.
The family is further divided into several subfamilies, including Sebastinae, Scorpaeninae, and Anoplopomatinae. Sebastinae is the
Sebastidae play an important role in marine ecosystems, serving as both predators and prey. They contribute