Species Type:
Fishes
Common Name(s):
Blackcap basslet
Size:
Blackcap basslets grow to 4.3 inches (11 centimeters) in length.
Diet:
These fish eat crustaceans like shrimp and crab.
Range & Habitat:
Blackcap basslets are common in the Caribbean Sea and western Atlantic Ocean. They inhabit coastal reef colonies and rocky areas.
Details:
The large black spot on a blackcap basslets’ head is the key feature that gives them their name, acting as a distinctive marking in their species. Their bodies range in color from dark purple at the base of their forked tails to electric pink near their snout. They also have bright yellow spots from the middle of their body to their tail.