Pogonoperca punctata

Sea bass

  • Clown grouper;Spotted soapfish
  • Schneeflocken-Seifenbarsch
  • Savon Barbu
  • Mero payaso
  • Cernia pagliaccio

Distribution

  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
  • The species can be found between 10 and 215 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is fearful of the diver

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 35 cm
  • Maximum age known : 12 year(s)
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes -
  • The animal is a protogynous transsexual

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Aquarium enthusiasts.
    • -Sport or local fishing