Rock sea bass
📖 Overview
Rock sea bass (Centropristis philadelphica), first described by Linnaeus, 1758 is a medium-sized fish in the family Serranidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 30.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 9 to 171 metres. 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 Rock sea bass is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Rock sea bass is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 9 - 171 m . Subtropical; 37°N - 26°N, 98°W - 74°W North Carolina to Palm Beach in Florida and northern Gulf of Mexico in the USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | rock sea bass |
| 🏳️Catalan | Serrà americà |
| 🌍CES | kanic útesový |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Serrano-castanho |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | cabrilla serrana |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 費城鋸鮨 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perca philadelphica | Linnaeus | 1758 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Rock sea bass.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 81 records indexed .
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