Strictly benthic fish (those that rest directly on the floor) are often denser than water with negative buoyancy. Benthopelagic fish can float just above the floor with neutral buoyancy.
Many possess "inferior" mouths that point downward to feed on prey or detritus below them. Common Species & Groups bottom fish
Bottom fish, technically known as or groundfish, are species that live and feed on or near the seabed. These fish inhabit environments ranging from shallow coastal bays to the deep continental slope. Key Characteristics & Anatomy Strictly benthic fish (those that rest directly on
Bottom fish are highly regarded in the culinary world for their versatile textures: technically known as or groundfish
Includes a wide variety of rockfish, lingcod, sablefish (black cod), and cabezon.