Saddle Bass
Serranus notospilus
Also known as: Atlantic Dwarf Sea Bass, Cod, Dwarf Sea Bass, Hind, Rockcod, Saddle Basslet, Trout
- Atlantic Dwarf Sea Bass
- Cod
- Dwarf Sea Bass
- Hind
- Rockcod
- Saddle Basslet
- Trout
Overview
Found singly, in deeper waters, over mixed rubble and sandy areas, rich in gorgonians.
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
Habitat & where to find it
- Range · Western Atlantic, Caribbean
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Found singly, in deeper waters, over mixed rubble and sandy areas, rich in gorgonians.
Adult photos 1
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