| Sebastiscus | |
|---|---|
| False kelpfish, Sebastiscus marmoratus | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Scorpaeniformes |
| Family: | Sebastidae |
| Genus: |
Sebastiscus D. S. Jordan & Starks, 1904 |
| Type species | |
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Sebastiscus marmoratus |
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Sebastiscus is a genus of rockfishes native to the western Pacific Ocean. They are collectively called sea ruffes and resemble the sea perches (Sebastes), but are usually smaller and have a different pattern.
There are currently three recognized species in this genus: