The leather bass is a robust marine fish known for its mottled gray and brown coloration, aiding in camouflage among rocky reefs. It typically reaches lengths of 18-24 inches and weighs around 8-12 pounds. Preferring subtropical waters, it feeds on smaller fish and crustaceans. Leather bass are solitary and exhibit territorial behavior, often patrolling their chosen area. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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