Seabass belongs to the family:

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (b) Serranidae
Explanation:
→ True sea basses and groupers belong to Serranidae.
→ Predatory, reef-associated fishes with robust bodies.
→ Economically important and widely cultured species (e.g., Lates calcarifer is commonly called Asian seabass).
Information Booster:
→ Many serranids show hermaphroditism.
→ Found in tropical and subtropical reefs.
→ High-value seafood group.
Additional Information (Other Options):
(a) Sphyraenidae – barracudas.
(c) Carangidae – jacks, trevallies.
(d) Scomberidae – mackerels, tunas.