Brick seabass

Acanthistius pictus

Not Evaluated Saltwater

最大体长

47.0 cm

最大体重

1.86 kg

体色

Brick-red to reddish-orange body with …

科

Anthiadidae

简介

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.

水质类型

Saltwater

地理分布

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食用性与烹饪

口味

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

目	Perciformes/Serranoidei
科	Anthiadidae
物种	Acanthistius pictus

常见问题

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.