Rypticus saponaceus
Sea bass
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is generally found at the bottom of a hole
- The species can be found between 1 and 55 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
Environment and movement of the nocturnal species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 35 cm
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- The animal is a protogynous transsexual
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Greater soapfish
Grosser Seifenbarsch;Seifenfisch
Grote zeepvis
Poisson-savon
Pez jabón;Jabonero