Fin's Fish Guide
The Bandit (Sebastes babcocki) is a saltwater fish of the family Sebastidae that grows up to 64 cm.
Description
The redbanded rockfish is a rockfish (Sebastidae) from the northeastern Pacific. The species has a robust, pink to orange-red body with four broad, vertical red bands. It lives on soft bottoms in deeper water. Like other rockfishes it is livebearing and produces large numbers of larvae. As a bottom hunter it feeds on small fishes, crustaceans and other invertebrates. The fin spines are venomous; a sting is painful.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bandit?
The Bandit has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a vertical stripes pattern. Four broad vertical red bands; ovoviviparous deep-water redfish with venomous fin spines.
Where does the Bandit live?
The Bandit lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northeast Pacific; soft bottoms in deeper water.
How big does the Bandit get?
The Bandit grows to a maximum of about 64 cm.
Is the Bandit dangerous to humans?
No, the Bandit is harmless to humans. If stung by a fin spine: immerse the affected part in water as hot as can be tolerated (about 45 degrees C) to break down the venom, and seek medical care for severe or persistent symptoms.
Is the Bandit edible?
Yes, the Bandit is commonly eaten.
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