Helicolenus hilgendorfii (Döderlein, 1884)
photo by Shiina, M.

Family:  Sebastidae (Rockfishes, rockcods and thornyheads), subfamily: Sebastinae
Max. size:  27 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 150 - 500 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Japan and southern Korea to the East China Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in sandy mud bottom (Ref. 11230). Viviparous (Ref. 34817).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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