The Slope bass (Symphysanodon berryi) is a saltwater fish of the family Symphysanodontidae that grows up to 30 cm.
Description
Berry's slope bass is a small deep-water bass from the western Atlantic. The species grows to about 30 cm and has a slender, pink to reddish body with large eyes and a deeply forked tail. It lives in schools above the deeper continental slope, around rocky and hard bottoms, and catches zooplankton in the water column. The fish is harmless to humans and is assessed as Least Concern (LC) by the IUCN.
Frequently asked questions
How do you recognise the Slope bass?
The Slope bass has an elongate, eel-like body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern.
Where does the Slope bass live?
The Slope bass lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.
How big does the Slope bass get?
The Slope bass grows to a maximum of about 30 cm. On average the species is around 10 cm.
Is the Slope bass dangerous to humans?
No, the Slope bass is harmless to humans.
Is the Slope bass edible?
The Slope bass is rarely eaten.
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Same genus Symphysanodon
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