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The Roughtongue Bass (Pronotogrammus martinicensis) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 20 cm.
Description
The roughtongue bass is a small sea bass (Serranidae) from the western Atlantic Ocean. The species has an elongate, pink to reddish body with yellowish tints and large eyes. Adults live on reefs of the outer continental shelf in deeper water. Hovering above the reef, often in schools, it plucks mainly zooplankton from the water column. It is a protogynous hermaphrodite. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Roughtongue Bass?
The Roughtongue Bass has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern. Pink plankton-eating sea bass that hovers above deeper reefs.
Where does the Roughtongue Bass live?
The Roughtongue Bass lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic; reefs of the outer continental shelf.
How big does the Roughtongue Bass get?
The Roughtongue Bass grows to a maximum of about 20 cm. On average the species is around 16 cm.
Is the Roughtongue Bass dangerous to humans?
No, the Roughtongue Bass is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Roughtongue Bass edible?
The Roughtongue Bass is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Pronotogrammus
More from the family Serranidae
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