Saddle bass
📖 Overview
Saddle bass (Serranus notospilus), first described by Longley, 1935 is a small fish in the family Serranidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 10.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits marine coastal and open-ocean environments. Recorded depth range: 7 to 230 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 Saddle bass is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Saddle bass is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 7 - 230 m , usually 75 - 175 m . Subtropical South America.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | saddle bass |
| 🏳️Catalan | Serrà ensellat |
| 🌍CES | kanic yucatanský |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Serrano-selado |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | serrano ensillado |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 鞍斑鮨 |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Saddle bass.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 65 records indexed .
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