📖 Overview
Found on rocky bottoms in the vicinity of sand. Reaches a maximum TL of at least 28 cm. Utilization is not known.
Scientific Name
Paralabrax loro
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Parrot sand bass is currently being
compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Parrot sand bass is currently being
reviewed.
🦐 Diet
aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus
🥚 Reproduction
🐣 Oviparous
📦 Batch Spawner
Spawning Season
spring-summer
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 60 m . Tropical; 24°N - 8°N Central Pacific: Mexico to Panama Bay.
Mexico
🌿 Ecology
Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine
⬇️ Benthic
📐 Morphometrics
Length–Weight Relationship:
W = 0.01047 × L3.06
(TL)
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
IUCN Category
Data Deficient
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
47.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Described By
Walford, 1936
🎣 Angling Guide
Fight Rating
brutal initial dive for structure - must be turned quickly
Best Seasons
spring,summer,fall
Best Time
dawn and evening
Rod Type
heavy conventional
Catch & Release
✓ Recommended
Best Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Techniques
bottom fishing
jigging
trolling
live bait
Bait & Lures
live pinfish
cut squid
vertical jigs
deep-diving plugs
Recommended Tackle
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heavy 6-7ft conventional rod
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50-80 lb braid
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80-100 lb fluorocarbon leader
Where to Find Them
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rocky reefs
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wrecks
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ledges
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artificial structure
Tips & Tricks
Set drag heavy - a grouper will run for the reef. Use circle hooks.
Catch & Release Tips
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
Regulations Summary
⚠️
Seasonal closures common. Size and bag limits vary by species.
📊 Population Dynamics
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🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Parrot sand bass.
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed
.