Serranus tigrinus (Bloch, 1790)

Harlequin bass

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Serranidae \| Serraninae
Synonyms	Holocentrus tigrinus, ... more
Common names	Serrano arlequín, Guatacare rayao, Serrano tigre, ... more

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AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF OBIS

Main reference

Robins, C.R. and G.C. Ray. 1986. (Ref. 7251)
Other references | Biblio | Coordinator : Heemstra, Phillip C. | Collaborators

Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 29.0 cm FL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6937)

Environment

Reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m (Ref. 9710)

Climate / Range

Tropical; 32°N -

Western Atlantic: Bermuda and southern Florida, USA to northern South America; throughout the Caribbean (Ref. 13442). Including Antilles (Ref. 26938).
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12 12. Snout long and pointed. Black stripes and bars forming irregular rectangles on body. Has unique pointed snout and distinct color pattern make it easy to identify (Ref. 26938).

Most common in areas with rock or scattered coral. Solitary or in pairs. Feeds mainly upon crustaceans (Ref. 5521). Synchronously hermaphroditic. The most common member of the genus (Ref. 9710).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 84930)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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