The Threadfin bass (Pronotogrammus multifasciatus) is a saltwater fish of the family Serranidae that grows up to 29 cm.
Description
The threadfin bass is a small grouper of the family Serranidae from the eastern Pacific. The species grows to about 28 cm and has a streamlined, pink to orangish body with yellow tints and elongated front dorsal rays. It inhabits rough bottoms and deeper reefs on the continental shelf. As a plankton feeder it feeds on small planktonic crustaceans and zooplankton picked from the water column above the reef; it often forms loose groups while doing so. Like many groupers it is probably a protogynous hermaphrodite. The species is harmless to humans.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Threadfin bass?
The Threadfin bass has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly pink-purple and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Threadfin bass live?
The Threadfin bass lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Threadfin bass get?
The Threadfin bass grows to a maximum of about 29 cm.
Is the Threadfin bass dangerous to humans?
No, the Threadfin bass is harmless to humans.
Is the Threadfin bass edible?
The Threadfin bass is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Pronotogrammus
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