Black Seabass
Centropristis striata
- Group: Other
- Max size: 66 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A hardy fish of rocky bottoms and jetties, the black sea bass starts life as a female and many later turn male, the big breeding males flushing a bright blue around the head. It carries sharp venomous spines in its fins, and is a prized table fish along the Atlantic coast.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Serranidae › Centropristis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 159348.
FAQ
- Is the Black Seabass dangerous to divers?
- The Black Seabass can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Black Seabass get?
- The Black Seabass grows to about 66 cm.