Giant Seabass
Stereolepis gigas
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–46 m
- Max size: 2.5 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: CR
This giant of the kelp coast reaches two and a half metres and can live ninety to a hundred years, the old fish holding to rocky drop offs while the young hang over sand inside the kelp. Each summer they gather to spawn, scattering eggs into open water. Heavy fishing nearly wiped them out and the species is still rated Critically Endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Acropomatiformes › Stereolepididae › Stereolepis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 282884.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giant Seabass live?
- The Giant Seabass (Stereolepis gigas) is typically found at 5–46 m.
- Is the Giant Seabass dangerous to divers?
- The Giant Seabass is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Giant Seabass get?
- The Giant Seabass grows to about 2.5 m.