Pygmy Sea Bass

Serraniculus pumilio

Pygmy Sea Bass

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.