Grouper & Sea Bass
Kelp Bass
Paralabrax clathratus
SaltwaterSerranidaeLeast Concern
About
The Kelp Bass is a common inshore fish characterized by its elongated body and variable coloration. They are ambush predators, often found lurking within kelp forests and rocky reefs, waiting to strike at unsuspecting prey.
- Average size
- 12-16 inches, up to 17 lbs
- Colors
- Variable, typically brown or olive-green with white or pale blotches and bars. Coloration can change depending on habitat and mood.
- Diet
- Carnivorous; feeds on crustaceans (crabs, shrimp), squid, and smaller fish.
- Region
- Eastern Pacific Ocean, primarily along the coast of California and Baja California.