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Kelp bass

A species of Rock basses, Also known as Rock sea bass

Scientific name : Paralabrax clathratus Genus : Rock basses

Kelp bass, A species of Rock basses

Also known as:

Rock sea bass

Botanical name: Paralabrax clathratus

Genus: Rock basses

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Description

As the name suggests, kelp bass is found mostly in kelp beds, but is also attracted to shipwrecks or any type of underwater structure. Kelp bass is an excellent food fish, sold commercially and also popular with anglers as a game fish. It's a slow grower and can live up to 35 years.

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Scientific Classification

Phylum

Chordates

Class

Fish

Order

Perch-like fish

Family

Groupers and sea basses

Genus

Rock basses

Species

Kelp bass

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Kelp bass

A species of Rock basses, Also known as Rock sea bass Scientific name : Paralabrax clathratus Genus : Rock basses

Description People often ask

Description

People often ask

Scientific Classification

A species of Rock basses, Also known as Rock sea bass

Scientific name : Paralabrax clathratus Genus : Rock basses