Rose fish
Sebastes norvegicusOther name : Rock fish, ocean perch, Atlantic redfish, Norway haddock, golden redfish, pinkbelly rosefish or bergylt
Origin : Wild
Coastline : Brittany / AtlanticBrittany/Atlantic
Fishing area : (V) Eaux islandaises et féringiennes - IV - VI - VII - VIII
Recommended minimum size : 39,5 cm
Description :
The rose fish is a large and stocky bodied species of rockfish. Like other scorpionfishes this species has comparatively large fins which have long spines and rays. The golden redfish reaches a maximum total length of 100 cm (39 in), although 45 cm (18 in) is more typical, and a maximum published weight of 15 kg (33 lb). The overall colour is vivid red with a dusky patch to the rear of the operculum.
Habitat :
Juveniles can be found in fjords, bays and inshore waters, while the adults are found off the coast at depths between 100 and 1,000 m (330 and 3,280 ft). Fish living in deeper waters are larger than those living in shallow offshore waters