Longtail bass (Hemanthias leptus) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 60–300 m.
Scientific name: Hemanthias leptus · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 50 cm
The longtail bass is a demersal anthiadid that occurs over hard bottoms, recorded from 60 to 300 m. Maximum length is about 50 cm total length, commonly about 35 cm. It is a commercial species and a gamefish, with a very high price category. Fishing vulnerability is moderate to high at 45 of 100 and resilience medium. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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