Author: (Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1890)
FBname: Chilipepper rockfish
Comments: Adults frequent deep rocky reefs as well as sand and mud bottoms; young are pelagic (Ref. 36715) and occur in shallower waters (Ref. 2850).  Feed on euphausiids (Ref. 6885), krill, small squids and fishes (Ref. 2850).  Viviparous, with planktonic larvae (Ref. 36715).  Marketed fresh and frozen; eaten fried, boiled, microwaved and baked (Ref. 9988).