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Parrot sand bass

Paralabrax loro Walford, 1936
Max Length
38 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
10–60 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 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
Authority
Walford, 1936
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
38 cm
Depth Range
10–60 m
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
47.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 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
Spawn Location
Pelagic
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; demersal; depth range 10 - 60 m . Tropical; 24°N - 8°N Central Pacific: Mexico to Panama Bay.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
3.9±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.06 (TL)
Max TL
38cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2008

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
47.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Walford, 1936

🎣 Angling Guide

Difficulty
Advanced
Fight Rating
brutal initial dive for structure - must be turned quickly
Best Seasons
spring,summer,fall
Best Time
dawn and evening
Line Weight
50-100
Rod Type
heavy conventional
Hook Size
5/0-10/0
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
  • heavy 6-7ft conventional rod
  • 50-80 lb braid
  • 80-100 lb fluorocarbon leader
Where to Find Them
  • rocky reefs
  • wrecks
  • ledges
  • 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

Year Region Index Notes
- - -

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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