Bank Sea Bass

Centropristis ocyurus

Maximum Size:

12 in (30 cm)

Longevity:

Around 7 years.

Typical depth:

36–330 ft (11–100 m)

Behavior:

Sea bass are small predatory fish that are closely related to grouper. The bank sea bass prefers hard-bottomed habitat and rubble seabeds in offshore waters. They feed primarily on crabs, crustaceans, squid and small fish.

Predators:

Grouper and snapper.