Kelp Bass
Paralabrax clathratus
- Class
- Ray-finned fish
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,874
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
Paralabrax clathratus, the kelp bass, bull bass or calico bass, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, from the subfamily Serraninae, classified as part of the family Serranidae which includes the groupers and anthias. It is found in the eastern North Pacific Ocean where it is an important species for both recreational and commercial fisheries.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Paralabrax clathratus”.