| Paralabrax
maculatofasciatus
(Steindachner,
1868) |
|
| Family: |
Serranidae
(Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets), subfamily: Serraninae |
 |
| Order: |
Perciformes
|
| Class: |
Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) |
| FishBase name: |
Spotted sand bass |
| Max. size: |
24 in TL (male/unsexed; max.weight: 10 lb |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine ; depth range - 200 ft
|
| Climate: |
subtropical; 37°N - 17°N |
| Importance: |
fisheries: of no interest; gamefish: yes |
| Distribution:
|
Eastern entral Pacific: Monterey in California,
USA to Mexico, including the Gulf of California. |
| Biology: |
Usually found on sand or mud bottom near rocks
and eelgrass, from the coast to a depth of 200 ft. A secretive species, it
feeds on small fishes and benthic crustaceans during the day.
Capable of tolerating ample fluctuations of temperature (from 45 to 90°F)
and survive exteme cold intervals. Important game fish caught
in bays and harbors. |
| Red List Status: |
Not in IUCN Red List |
| Dangerous: |
harmless |
