Crosshatch bass
📖 Overview
Crosshatch bass (Serranus luciopercanus) 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 12 cm. 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
Long snout; projecting lower jaw. Dark diagonal band across body from posterior dorsal spines to mid-side. Caudal fin has dark lobes and clear central area .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Crosshatch bass is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal. Tropical Central Atlantic: West Indies and Honduras.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Crosshatch bass.
🔍 Similar Species
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