belted sandbass
| Scientific name | Serranus subligarius |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Cope |
| Year of description | 1870 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Serranidae |
| Genus | Serranus |
Introduction
Serranus subligarius, commonly known as belted sandbass, is a salt water fish from the Gulf of Mexico.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
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Average size8 cm
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Maximum size10 cm
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Patternvertical stripes
How to recognize the belted sandbass ?
The belted sandbass measures between 8 and 10 cm. This fish is tricolore with a predominantly rouge, noir and marron body. The also has noir vertical stripes.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilitysolitary
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territorialYes
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Way of livingdiurnal
The belted sandbass is a fish solitary naturally found near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
The belted sandbass is a territorial animal that does not tolerate any incursions into its living area. It is particularly virulent against other territorial species and it can provoke heated fights. Relationships between conspecifics are also hectic, with each seeking to secure its place.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond en eau libre
The belted sandbass is a fish ovipare qui pond en eau libre.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature15 - 26 °C
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Depth1 - 18 m
Biotope presentation
The belted sandbass is most often found at a depth between 1m and 18m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Fishkeeping
Not recommended
We do not recommend keeping this species in an aquarium. It has unpredictable needs which, if not met, generate significant stress, potentially leading to a shorter life expectancy, an interruption of its growth or the development of pathogens.
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Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Benoit Chartrer
Translation
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Bibliographic references
FAO Species Catalogue. Vol. 16. Groupers of the world (family Serranidae, subfamily Epinephelinae). - Heemstra, P.C - J.E. Randall - FAO Fisheries Synopsis - 1993.
SERRANIDAE - P.C. Heemstra - W.D. Anderson - FAO Fisheries Synopsis - 2002.
Competition between the comber (Serranus cabrilla) and painted comber (Serranus scriba) at STARESO, Corsica, France. - Anja Sjostrom - Ryan Stephenson - FAO Fisheries Synopsis - 0.
Spawning season, maturity sizes, and fecundity in blacktail comber (Serranus atricauda) (Serranidae) from the eastern-central Atlantic - José A. González - María J. Lorente - Víctor M. Tuset - FAO Fisheries Synopsis - 2003.
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