Drum & Croaker
White Seabass
Atractoscion nobilis
SaltwaterSciaenidaeVulnerable
About
The White Seabass is a large, elongated fish with a streamlined body. They are known for their strong swimming ability and often form schools, especially during spawning season.
- Average size
- 2-4 feet, 20-60 lbs (can exceed 80 lbs)
- Colors
- Dark gray or bluish-gray dorsally, fading to silver or white on the sides and belly. Young fish may have dark bars or spots.
- Diet
- Carnivorous, feeding on a variety of fish (sardines, anchovies, squid, etc.) and crustaceans.
- Region
- Primarily found along the Pacific coast of North America, from Alaska to Baja California, Mexico, with the majority of the population residing off the coast of California.