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Spotted Sand Bass (Paralabrax maculatofasciatus)
FishverifiedLeast Concern

Paralabrax maculatofasciatus

(Steindachner, 1868)

Spotted Sand Bass

Also known as: Sea Bass, Spotted Bay Bass

Verified againstWoRMS

About

Habitat

Reef-associated

Depth

1–61 m

Max size

60 cm

Max weight

900 g

Diet

Hunting macrofauna (predator)

Lifespan

20 yrs

Taxonomy

Class

Teleostei

Order

Perciformes

Family

Serranidae

Where to find it

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