Brick seabass

Acanthistius pictus

Not Evaluated Saltwater

Comprimento Máximo

47,0 cm

Peso Máximo

1,86 kg

Cor

Brick-red to reddish-orange body with …

Família

Anthiadidae

Sobre

A reddish-brown seabass from rocky reefs of the Eastern Pacific (Galapagos area). Has brick-red coloration; inhabits rocky reef walls and outcrops. Part of the diverse Acanthistius seabass group.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	47,0 cm
Maximum Weight	1,86 kg

Coloration

Brick-red to reddish-orange body with irregular brownish-red mottling; overall warm brick-red coloration is the namesake feature; belly paler pinkish-red; fins reddish with pale edges; robust serranid form.

Habitat & Distribution

Rocky reef habitats of the eastern Pacific, particularly around the Galápagos Islands and adjacent South American coast at 5-50m depth. Found in subtropical to tropical marine habitats.

Tipo de Água

Saltwater

Distribuição Geográfica

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Comestibilidade e Culinária

Sabor

A South African reef fish with brick-red markings and edible, firm white flesh. Taken by recreational line fishing along the Cape coast; good eating when pan-fried or baked.

Taxonomy

Ordem	Perciformes/Serranoidei
Família	Anthiadidae
Espécies	Acanthistius pictus

Perguntas Frequentes

Can you eat Brick seabass?

A South African reef fish with brick-red markings and edible, firm white flesh. Taken by recreational line fishing along the Cape coast; good eating when pan-fried or baked.

How big does Brick seabass get?

Brick seabass can grow up to 47.0 cm long and weigh 1.86 kg.

Where is Brick seabass found?

Eastern Pacific from the Gulf of California and Baja California south to Peru and the Galápagos Islands. Inhabits rocky coastal reefs, offshore reef systems, and kelp beds in cool upwelling-influenced eastern Pacific waters. Rocky reef habitats of the eastern Pacific, particularly around the Galápagos Islands and adjacent South American coast at 5-50m depth. Found in subtropical to tropical marine habitats.

What family does Brick seabass belong to?

Brick seabass (Acanthistius pictus) belongs to the family Anthiadidae in the order Perciformes/Serranoidei.