Rock sea bass
(Centropristis philadelphica)

Classification

Species: Centropristis philadelphica

General data

Scientific names: Rock sea bass
Habitat: Saltwater
Climate: Subtropical
Native to coast of: North America

Western Atlantic: North Carolina to Palm Beach in Florida and northern Gulf of Mexico in the USA.
Max length: 30 cm TL
Prefers hard bottom, rocks, jetties and ledges.