Barred Serrano Photos and Species Information for Fish Caught in Mexico
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Barred Serrano
Guaseta Serrano
(Serranus psittacinus)
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Fish Identification Photos: Barred Serrano, Serranus psittacinus: The Barred Serrano is small, highly colored and easy to identify without much chance of a mistake.
The Barred Serrano is characterized by a series of eight to ten broad dark bars on each side, about six to eight orange blotches lateral midline, and a multitude of small spots on its dorsal fin and tail.
It reaches a length of 7 inches and is found in the first 200 feet of the water column.
The Barred Serrano is one of a group of the Serrandae or Sea Bass and Grouper Family.
In Mexico, the Barred Serrano is not found along the Pacific side of the Baja California peninsula, but is found in all waters of the Sea of Cortez and mainland Mexico.
The Barred Serrano is usually too small to fillet.
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Barred Serrano, Serranus psittacinus: A juvenile Barred Serrano caught in June 2006, in 76-degree water, 200 feet deep, water utilizing a small Sabiki rig. Size approximately 3.5 inches. Description and photo courtesy of John Snow.
Barred Serrano, Serranus psittacinus: Caught with Captain Pata in the panga Salome, La Playita, San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur., in 73-degree water, midmorning in April 2003, in 75-foot deep water, utilizing a 30-pound test, 40-pound two dropper loop rig, with swivel, 3-ounce bank sinker, and Mustad 92553 hooks, size 2/0, on a live sardine, 10 miles north of La Playita. Size approximately 8 inches and 3/4 pound and a nonfighter. Viewed by locals as a component of soup or a “catch and release.” Description and photo courtesy John Snow.
Barred Serrano, Serranus psittacinus: Photo courtesy John Snow.
Barred Serrano, Serranus psittacinus: Caught south of Isla Angel de la Guarda, near Bahia de los Angeles (L.A. Bay), Baja California, Sea of Cortez, Mexico. Photo courtesy Gene Kira. Fish I.D. courtesy Peter Langstraat.
Barred Serrano, Serranus psittacinus: A juvenile Barred Serrano caught in April 2006, in 75-degree water, 60 feet deep, water utilizing a small Sabiki Rig. Size approximately 3.5 inches. Description and photo courtesy of John Snow. |
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