Tobaccofish (Serranus tabacarius)

Scientific name: Serranus tabacarius Cuvier, 1829

The Tobaccofish (Serranus tabacarius) is a marine fish of the family Serranidae. Native range: Western Atlantic, Bermuda and southern Florida, USA to northern Brazil. Also in Bahamas and Caribbean, including Antilles.

Biology

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12. Back crossed by yellow spots and saddles, some of which expand on upper side.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Serranus tabacarius
Family: Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 22.0
Common length: 16.0
Depth range: 4–70 m (13–230 ft)
Environment: Marine; reef-associated; depth range 4 - 70 m
Climate: Subtropical
Distribution: Western Atlantic: Bermuda and southern Florida, USA to northern Brazil. Also in Bahamas and Caribbean, including Antilles.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)