Roughtongue Bass

Are monandric (males are secondary), protogynous hermaphrodites. About 50% of females transform into males at 7.63 cm SL and 1.0 yr of age (Ref. 96848). During the spawning period, oocytes are found to be in different stages of development indicating asynchronous oocyte development and indeterminate fecundity (Ref. 96848).

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13 - 16; Analspines: 3; Analsoft rays: 7 - 8; Vertebrae: 26

Planktivore (Ref. 126840).

Adults are commonly found on outer continental shelf reefs. They primarily feed on zooplankton while common in the diet of larger predators like snappers and groupers (Ref. 96848).

fisheries: of no interest