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The Spanish flag (Gonioplectrus hispanus) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
The Spanish flag is a sea bass (Epinephelidae) from deeper waters of the western Atlantic Ocean. The species has a handsomely coloured body with yellow-orange and pink lengthwise bands and a conspicuous red spot on the anal fin. It is solitary and lives on sand bottoms and deeper reefs. As an ambush hunter it takes small fishes and crustaceans. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Spanish flag?
The Spanish flag has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly yellow-gold and shows a horizontal stripes pattern. Yellow-orange and pink longitudinal bands with a red blotch on the anal fin; solitary deep-water sea bass.
Where does the Spanish flag live?
The Spanish flag lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom. Western Atlantic; sandy bottoms and deeper reefs.
How big does the Spanish flag get?
The Spanish flag grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.
Is the Spanish flag dangerous to humans?
No, the Spanish flag is harmless to humans. None required: this species is harmless to humans.
Is the Spanish flag edible?
The Spanish flag is rarely eaten.
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