Harlequin Bass
Serranus tigrinus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 29 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small striped bass of rocky and scattered coral bottoms, it hunts crustaceans alone or in pairs. Each fish carries both male and female organs at once, the most common member of its genus in the Caribbean.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Serranidae › Serranus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273909.
FAQ
- How deep does the Harlequin Bass live?
- The Harlequin Bass (Serranus tigrinus) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Harlequin Bass dangerous to divers?
- The Harlequin Bass is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Harlequin Bass get?
- The Harlequin Bass grows to about 29 cm.