Genus Tautogolabrus is a type of fish that belongs to the family Labridae. This genus is also known as the "black sea basses" due to their dark coloration and stout bodies. Some synonyms for Genus Tautogolabrus include Tautogolabrus adspersus, Tautogolabrus mixtus, Tautogolabrus melanops, and Tautogolabrus punctulatus. These fish are found in the western Atlantic Ocean, from Maine to Florida. They inhabit rocky shores, reefs, and wrecks, and can grow up to 40cm in length. Some interesting features of these fish include their slender teeth and powerful jaws, which they use to feed on crabs, small fish, and invertebrates.