Bank sea bass
📖 Overview
Bank sea bass (Centropristis ocyurus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Serranidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 30 cm. It occurs at depths between 11 and 101 metres. With a trophic level of 3.5, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Bank sea bass is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 11 - 101 m . Subtropical; 37°N - 18°N, 98°W - 74°W North Carolina to Cape Canaveral in northeastern Florida, USA and the entire Gulf of Mexico, including Florida Keys.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | bank sea bass |
| 🏳️Catalan | Serrà de sorra |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Serrano-cauda-de-escova |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | cabrilla de banco |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 捷鋸鮨 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Bank sea bass.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 160 records indexed .
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