Rock sea bass (Centropristis philadelphica)

Image source: J. D. Willson | inaturalist.org
General data
- Main name: Rock sea bass
- Climates: Subtropical
- Habitat: Saltwater
- Native: North America
- Distribution: Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico
Classification
- Genus: Centropristis - Sea basses
- Family: Serranidae - Sea basses
- Order: Perciformes - Perches
- Class: Teleostei - Ray-finned fishes
- Superclass: Osteichthyes - Bony fishes
Description
Western Atlantic: North Carolina to Palm Beach in Florida and northern Gulf of Mexico in the USA. Max length: 30 cm TL Prefers hard bottom, rocks, jetties and ledges.