Sand perch

Sand seabass
Photo Credit: © Diane Rome Peebles
Family Groupers, hamlets, hinds, seabasses, sand-perches, tatleys
Scientific Family Serranidae
Scientific Name Diplectrum formosum
Spanish Name Serrano
ITIS# 167793
Tail shape Emarginate

Body pale brown dorsally with several vertical dark brown bars, becoming white ventrally; dorsal fin dusky with longitudinal yellow lines; pectoral, pelvic and anal fins dusky; caudal fin dusky with small yellow blotches 


Biology

Lives in bays, coastal grassy areas and shallow banks. Solitary and retreats into shelter when frightened. Has both male and female sexual organs and glands.

Appearance

Body Shape
Fusiform
Color
Main Color: Beige
Other Color: white
Common Body Shape
Torpedo-shaped


Pattern
Barred
Length
Avg Length: 6 inches (16 cm)
Max Length: 12 inches (30 cm)
Maximum Weight




Specifications

Handling Concerns
Harmless
Conservation Concerns
None
Range in USA
NC-TX


Abundance
Very Common


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