Spotted Sand Bass
Paralabrax maculatofasciatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–61 m
- Max size: 60 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A secretive sand bass of bays and harbours, it hangs over sand and mud near rocks and eelgrass from the shore down to sixty metres. It hunts small fish and crustaceans by day and shrugs off temperature swings from near freezing to the low thirties.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Serranidae › Paralabrax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282058.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Sand Bass live?
- The Spotted Sand Bass (Paralabrax maculatofasciatus) is typically found at 1–61 m.
- Is the Spotted Sand Bass dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Sand Bass is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Sand Bass get?
- The Spotted Sand Bass grows to about 60 cm.