Twospot sea bass
📖 Overview
Twospot sea bass (Centropristis fuscula), first described by Poey, 1861 is a medium-sized fish in the family Serranidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 15.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Serranidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Twospot sea bass is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Twospot sea bass is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated. Subtropical; 34°N - 20°N South Carolina, USA to Cuba.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | twospot sea bass · Twospot see bass |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | serrano oliváceo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centropristes fusculus | Poey | 1861 | Synonym |
| Serranus fusculus | Poey | 1861 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Twospot sea bass.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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