Species Name: Serranus annularis

Authority: (Gunther, 1880)

Common Name: Orangeback Bass

Range: Western Atlantic Ocean: Bermuda and southern Florida to northern South America

Size: 3.5 inches - 9 cm

Natural Environment: Inhabits rocky reef areas and outcroppings

General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 72 - 80°F (22 - 27°C) and have a natural diet of small fishes and crustaceans. They require meaty foodstuffs, e.g., mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and enriched fresh fish and shrimp flesh. Not safe with invertebrate or smaller fishes, and should have at least one feeding per day. One per aquarium.

Aquarium Suitability: Fish-only aquariums