Author: Ayres, 1859
FBname: Tiger rockfish
Comments: Inhabit rocky reefs, mainly at depths greater than 10 m (Ref. 27436).  Solitary and territorial, defending a home crevice among rocks (Ref. 2850).  Juveniles pelagic (Ref. 27436).  Viviparous (Ref. 34817).  Quickly changes color when disturbed or when there is a change in lighting (Ref. 6885).  Caught infrequently and incidentally marketed  as rockfish (Ref. 27436).  Flesh firm and tasty (Ref. 27436).