Longspine thornyhead (Sebastolobus altivelis) COSEWIC assessment and status report: chapter 9
Special Significance of the Species
In Canada’s Pacific waters, longspine thornyheads often predominate in deep benthic habitats (>800 m) and likely play a significant ecological role within this environment. The groundfish industry exports longspine thornyheads to Japan where people consider the fish a delicacy.
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