School bass
📖 Overview
Occurs in deeper waters around coral reefs. Forms small groups to feed on plankton . Synchronously hermaphroditic.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 12.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for School bass is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 15 - 110 m . Subtropical South America.
🌿 Ecology
plankton (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schultzea campechanus | Woods | 1958 | Synonym |
| Schultzetta beta | Hildebrand | 1940 | Synonym |
| Serranus beta | Hildebrand | 1940 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect School bass.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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