School Bass
Schultzea beta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–110 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The school bass gathers in small feeding groups over deeper coral reefs, picking plankton from the passing current. Reaching only about ten centimetres, every fish is both male and female at once, able to spawn either role.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Serranidae › Schultzea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282691.
FAQ
- How deep does the School Bass live?
- The School Bass (Schultzea beta) is typically found at 15–110 m.
- Is the School Bass dangerous to divers?
- The School Bass is harmless to divers.
- How big does the School Bass get?
- The School Bass grows to about 10 cm.