Grouper & Sea Bass
Black Sea Bass
Centropristis striata
SaltwaterSerranidaeLeast Concern
About
The Black Sea Bass is a stout-bodied fish with a continuous dorsal fin. They are protogynous hermaphrodites, meaning they are typically born female and can later transition to male.
- Average size
- 12-20 inches, 1-8 lbs
- Colors
- Black to dark bluish-black; may have subtle dark mottling. During spawning, males develop bright blue and green coloration.
- Diet
- Crustaceans, mollusks, worms, and small fish.
- Region
- Eastern coast of the United States, from Maine to Florida, most common from Massachusetts to North Carolina.