Pygmy Sea Bass
Serraniculus pumilio
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–45 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
Barely the length of a finger, this miniature sea bass haunts seagrass beds from the shoreline down to about forty five metres. Each fish is both male and female at once, carrying ripe eggs and sperm together.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Serranidae › Serraniculus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282762.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pygmy Sea Bass live?
- The Pygmy Sea Bass (Serraniculus pumilio) is typically found at 10–45 m.
- Is the Pygmy Sea Bass dangerous to divers?
- The Pygmy Sea Bass is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pygmy Sea Bass get?
- The Pygmy Sea Bass grows to about 7.5 cm.