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The Chilipepper (Sebastes goodei) is a brackish-water fish of the family Sebastidae that grows up to 56 cm.
Description
The chilipepper rockfish is a rockfish (Sebastidae) from the northeastern Pacific. The species has a slender, pink to reddish body with a coppery sheen and a pale lateral line. Adults frequent deep rocky reefs and sand and mud bottoms; juveniles are pelagic. Like other rockfishes it is livebearing. As a bottom hunter it feeds on small fishes, crustaceans and squids. The fin spines are venomous; a sting is painful.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Chilipepper?
The Chilipepper has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern. Coppery sheen and a pale lateral line; ovoviviparous, commercial deep-water redfish with venomous spines.
Where does the Chilipepper live?
The Chilipepper lives in brackish water and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Northeast Pacific; deep rocky reefs and soft bottoms.
How big does the Chilipepper get?
The Chilipepper grows to a maximum of about 56 cm.
Is the Chilipepper dangerous to humans?
No, the Chilipepper 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 Chilipepper edible?
Yes, the Chilipepper is commonly eaten.
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