Chalk Bass
Serranus tortugarum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 12–396 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A tiny bass barely the length of a finger, the chalk bass hovers in small groups over rubble, silt or an old conch shell. Each fish carries both sexes at once and feeds on passing plankton, ranging far down the reef face.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Serranidae › Serranus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 273910.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chalk Bass live?
- The Chalk Bass (Serranus tortugarum) is typically found at 12–396 m.
- Is the Chalk Bass dangerous to divers?
- The Chalk Bass is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Chalk Bass get?
- The Chalk Bass grows to about 8 cm.