Fin's Fish Guide
The Bad lucks (Hypoplectrus guttavarius) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 13 cm.
Description
The shy hamlet is a small seabass (hamlet) from the western Atlantic and Caribbean. The species grows to about 13 cm and has a yellow-brown body with a blue, spotted snout and yellow fins. As a shy reef-dweller it stays close to coral and crevices and hunts small crustaceans and fish. Like other hamlets it is a simultaneous hermaphrodite: when spawning, partners alternate sexual roles. The fish is harmless to humans. The IUCN has not evaluated the species.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Bad lucks?
The Bad lucks has a flattened, disc-shaped body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a spots pattern. Blue spotted snout; shy reef hamlet and simultaneous hermaphrodite
Where does the Bad lucks live?
The Bad lucks lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around stony or rocky ground. Western Atlantic
How big does the Bad lucks get?
The Bad lucks grows to a maximum of about 13 cm.
Is the Bad lucks dangerous to humans?
No, the Bad lucks is harmless to humans. This species is harmless to humans. No specific first aid is needed. Still handle the fish with care: mind the fin rays and the sharp edges of the gill cover, and rinse any scratch with clean water and cover it. For a dirty or deep wound check tetanus status.
Is the Bad lucks edible?
The Bad lucks is not usually eaten.
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Same genus Hypoplectrus
More from the family Serranidae
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