THE ROSE-FISH, AND ITS ALLIES. 
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Scbastichthys miniatus 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. pinniger . 
In size and quality it agrees closely with S. pinniger. 
The Orange Rockfish, Sebcistichthys pinniger , is usually called simply 
“ Red Rock-cod ” or “Red Rockfish,” and not distinguished from the 
two preceding. The Portuguese at Monterey know it by 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, Sebcistichthys atrovirens , is commonly known as 
“ Garrupa ” and “Green Rockfish,” being rarely distinguished from S. 
rastrelliger. 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. 
Scbastichthys elongatus 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 frequently taken in considerable 
numbers. 
The Red Rockfish of Alaska, Sebastichthys proriger , in habits, agrees 
with S. elongatus. It is usually still smaller, rarely weighing more than a 
pound. Its range extends northward to the Aleutian Islands, where it 
reaches a large size, and is of considerable importance as a food-fish. 
Sebastichthys ovalis 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. 
