Harlequin Bass
Serranus tigrinus
Also known as: Cod, Harlequin Basslet, Hind, Rockcod, Tiger Bass, Tiger Basslet, Trout
- Cod
- Harlequin Basslet
- Hind
- Rockcod
- Tiger Bass
- Tiger Basslet
- Trout
Overview
Found singly or in pairs, amongst scattered coral and rocky areas of reefs.
Sea Bass are solitary carnivores that hunt near the bottom usually at dusk. Food is drawn into their mouths by a powerful suction when they open their overly large mouths and then swallowed whole.
Spawning is seasonal and controlled by the moons phase.
How to identify
- Pattern
- black blotches
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Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Atlantic, Caribbean
- Country only · 11
Found singly or in pairs, amongst scattered coral and rocky areas of reefs.
Adult photos 11
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