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kelp bass (Paralabrax clathratus)
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Serranidae

kelp bass

Paralabrax clathratus

Plankton Feeding Seabass

  • Tropical
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • North America
  • Large
  • Tropical fish

kelp bass is a marine fish of Eastern Pacific. The species occupies estuaries and brackish water. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 72 cm.

Maximum length
72 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Eastern Pacific: Columbia River in Washington, USA to southern Baja California, Mexico.
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern

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