| Paralabrax
clathratus
|
|
| Family: |
Serranidae
(Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), subfamily: Serraninae |
|
| Order: |
Perciformes
|
| Class: |
Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) |
| FishBase name: |
Kelp bass |
| Max. size: |
28 in TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 15 lb |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; marine |
| Climate: |
subtropical; 48°N - 23°N |
| Importance: |
fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes |
| Resilience: |
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14
years (K=0.10) |
Distribution:
Gazetteer
|
Eastern Pacific: from Columbia River in
Washington, USA to southern Baja California, Mexico. |
| Biology: |
Usually found in or near kelp beds, shallow water
and to about 165 ft but mostly from 8-70 ft . Found throughout water column.
Large specimens usually occur in deeper water. Juveniles feed on benthic
invertebrates (especially crustaceans); adults feed on fishes and
cephalopods. Both juveniles and adults may feed on plankton
when abundant. Also caught with troll lines.
Excellent food fish and an important game fish. |
| Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List |
| Dangerous: |
harmless |
