FishincSpecies catalog
Kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Kelp bass (Paralabrax clathratus) belongs to the family Serranidae. Habitat: salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Paralabrax clathratus |
|---|---|
| Family | Serranidae |
| Habitat | Salt water |
| Group | Predators |
| Other names | Calico bass |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | Mexico and Caribbean saltwater, US and Canada saltwater |
Identifying features
- Bass with a large mouth
- Olive-brown back with pale squarish blotches forming a chain pattern
- Long spiny dorsal fin with the third to fifth spines about equal
- Yellowish belly
Kelp bass in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Kelpbarsch |
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