Spanish Flag
Gonioplectrus hispanus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 35–365 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Marked with bold yellow and red bands, this seabass lives alone over sandy bottoms and reefs, ranging from about thirty five metres down to well over three hundred. It is an active fish eater that favours cooler water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Epinephelidae › Gonioplectrus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 280924.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spanish Flag live?
- The Spanish Flag (Gonioplectrus hispanus) is typically found at 35–365 m.
- Is the Spanish Flag dangerous to divers?
- The Spanish Flag is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spanish Flag get?
- The Spanish Flag grows to about 30 cm.