Where Does Kichiji Rockfish Live?

Kichiji Rockfish lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Kichiji Rockfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 150 to 500 meters (500 to 1,640 feet), occasionally deeper.

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting rocky bottoms, submarine canyons, and slopes of the continental shelf and upper slope. Prefers cold, stable water temperatures.

Geographic range

Northwestern Pacific Ocean, primarily off the coasts of Japan (especially Hokkaido and Tohoku regions), Korea, and the southern Kuril Islands.

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