Where Does Tiger Rockfish Live?

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

Where to find Tiger Rockfish

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 18 to 274 meters (60 to 900 feet), but most commonly observed between 50 and 150 meters (165 to 500 feet).

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting rocky reefs, boulder fields, kelp forests, and areas with complex bottom topography. They prefer areas with crevices and caves for shelter and ambush predation.

Geographic range

Eastern North Pacific Ocean, from Prince William Sound, Alaska, south to Point Buchon, central California. Most abundant from British Columbia to northern California.

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