Pygmy Sea Bass

 
(full size)
This may be a Pygmy Sea Bass. Photo by Rod 02 March 2005 in about 20 feet water.
Location was Horseshoe Reef, Key Largo, Florida.

Serraniculus pumilio

Features: Series of small dark spots along lateral line.
This may be a blenny see blenny1.htm....

I reduced picture size so they would be visible on your screen. Just click on thumbnail for 6 x 4 picture, and name for 10 x 8 full size picture or more info. 

Size: 1 1/2-2 1/2 inches; max 3 inches;
Depth: 1-200 feet;
Audubon Field Guide; page ; plate ; not found
Reef Fish ID 3rd ed; page 182-183; plate 183;
 

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