Dermatolepis dermatolepis

Boulenger, 1895

Leather Bass

Range: Eastern Pacific Ocean: Southern California to Peru, and the Galapagos Islands, Cocos Island, and Clipperton Island.

Size: 36 inches (100 cm)

Natural Environment: Inhabits rocky offshore islands lagoon and is found at depths between 6 – 125 feet (2 – 38 m) where it feeds on small fishes and crustaceans.

General Husbandry: Juveniles have a black body with wide white vertical bands, with adults grey with pale bands. Not collected for the trade.

Taxonomy:

Order: Perciformes

Suborder: Percoidei

Family: Serranidae

Subfamily: Epinephelinae

Genus: Dermatolepis

FYI: Shown here for identification only.

Has a temperature range of 63 - 75°F (18 – 24°C).

Mainly a food fish or gamefish in local areas.

Unsuitable for the home aquarium.