THE ROSE-FISH, AND ITS ALLIES. 267 



Sebastichthxs miniatiis is known to the Portuguese fishermen at Mon- 

 terey as the "Rasher," a name of uncertain origin and othography. 

 It ranges from Santa Barbara to San Francisco, living in water of 

 moderate depth. It is comparatively common, and is frequently seen in 

 the markets, though in much less numbers than S. ruber and S. pinnigcr. 

 In size and quality it agrees closely with S. pinniger. 



The Orange Rockfish, SebasticJithys pinniger, is usually called simply 

 " Red Rock-cod " or "Red Rockfish," and not distinguished from the 

 two preceding. The Portuguese at Monterey know it l)y the name 

 "Fliaum," a word of unknown origin. It is one of the largest species, 

 reaching a weight of eight or ten pounds. It ranges from Monterey to 

 Puget Sound, being generally very abundant in deep water, where it is 

 taken on trawl-lines. This is probably the most abundant of the larger 

 species. At San Francisco individuals are often found with black dis- 

 colored areas, looking like ink-blotches, on their sides. No cause for this 

 has been noticed, and if it be a disease it does not seem to discommode 

 the fish. In the market this species grades with S. ruber, and like it, is 

 often split and salted. 



The Green Garrupa, SebasticJitJiys atrovirens, is commonly known as 

 '• (iarrupa " and "Green Rockfish," being rarely distinguished from S. 

 rastrclligcr. It reaches a weight of about three pounds. It ranges from 

 San Diego to Monterey, being more southerly in its distribution than the 

 other species. It lives in rocky places, in rather shallow water, and is 

 generally common, especially south of Point Conception. It is considered 

 excellent food. 



SebasticiitJiys clongatus is known as " Reina," or the Queen, at 

 Monterey. It is a small fish, reaching a weight of less than two pounds, 

 and lives in deep water about Monterey and the Farallones. It is never 

 very common in the markets, although frecjuently taken in considerable 

 numbers. 



The Red Rockfish of Alaska, Sebasticlitliys prorigcr, in habits, agrees 

 with 5. elongatus. It is usually still smaller, rarely weighing more than a 

 |)Ound. Its range extends northward to the Aleutian Islands, Avhere it 

 reaches a large size, and is of considerable importance as a food-fish. 



Sebasticlitiiys oralis is known at Monterey as "Viuva" or the 

 Widow ; the reason not evident. It reaches a weight of three or four 

 pounds. It is found from Santa Barbara to Monterey, in deep water, and 

 is seldom brought to market. 



