Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body elongate; color pinkish with some yellow, belly white, faint vertical bars on sides; distinct dark circular spot on caudal peduncle and a more diffused blotch on back below lateral line about mid-body; upper lip, fins and eye margins with yellow tints; iris yellow; teeth small, conical, curved backward; preopercle serrated but with no enlarged spines. |
Similar Species |
The distinct round spot on the caudal peduncle and the blotch below the lateral line mid-body distinguishes this sea bass. |
Habitat |
Gulf, around reefs |
Maximum Size |
15 cm (6 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. X,12; A.III,7 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
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Comments |
Uncommon in the Gulf of Mexico. Native to Cuba. |
State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |