Vieja
Paralabrax dewegeri
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 50 m
- Max size: 43 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A robust seabass of Caribbean reefs and soft bottoms, the vieja reaches about 43 centimetres and is a simultaneous hermaphrodite, carrying ripe eggs and sperm at the same time. Young fish often shelter among turtle grass beds.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Serranidae › Paralabrax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282055.
FAQ
- How deep does the Vieja live?
- The Vieja (Paralabrax dewegeri) is typically found at to 50 m.
- Is the Vieja dangerous to divers?
- The Vieja is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Vieja get?
- The Vieja grows to about 43 cm.