Quillback Rockfish

Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger

Frequently caught by fisherman, the Quillback Rockfish is a relatively common sight on the west coast of North America.  These rockfish are often seen in groups underwater in areas with big boulders and reef structure. Quillback have distinctive dorsal fins with deep notches between the rays.

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Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger, over a coldwater reef of encrusting sponge and Strawberry Anemone in Discovery Passage.
Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger, perched on reef of encrusting sponge and Strawberry Anemone in Discovery Passage.
Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger, on a rock covered in Orange Cup Coral.
Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger, over a coldwater reef of encrusting sponge and anemone and urchins in Discovery Passage...
Profile of small Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger.
Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger, on black background.
Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger, resting on a rock covered in Zoanthids.
Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger, face on.
Closeup head shot of a Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger.
Young Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger.
Young Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger.
Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger, nestled in rigging on the wreck of the Capilano between Lund and Campbell River.
Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger, in Telegraph Cove area with a variety of invertebrates, including Pedal Sea Cucmber and...
Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger, in Telegraph Cove area with a variety of invertebrates, including Pedal Sea Cucmber and...
Trio of Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger, over a coldwater reef of encrusting sponge and Strawberry Anemone in Discovery ...
Young Quillback Rockfish, Sebastes maliger, under the Argonaut Wharf in Campbell River.