Spotted sand bass
📖 Overview
Usually found on sand or mud bottom near rocks and eelgrass, from the coast to a depth of 60 m. A secretive species, it feeds on small fishes and benthic crustaceans during the day . Capable of tolerating ample fluctuations of temperature (from 7.5 to 32°C) and survive extreme cold intervals . Pelagic spawners . Important game fish caught in bays and harbors . Minimum depth range based on occurrence .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Spotted sand bass is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted sand bass is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Pelagic spawner . Protogyny as proposed has been corrected by a more detailed study on several species which confirmed this species and all of the members of the genus to be gonochoristic .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 1 - 61 m . Subtropical; 37°N - 10°N, 123°W - 85°W Central Pacific: Monterey in California, USA to Mexico, including the Gulf of California.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes and benthic crustaceans during the day (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- heavy 6-7ft conventional rod
- 50-80 lb braid
- 80-100 lb fluorocarbon leader
- rocky reefs
- wrecks
- ledges
- artificial structure
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Seasonal closures common. Size and bag limits vary by species.
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Sea bass · Spotted Bay Bass · spotted sand bass |
| 🏳️Catalan | Serrà de Califòrnia |
| 🌍CES | kanic pruhovaný |
| 🇫🇷French | Serran de roche |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Serrano-pintado |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Cabrilla arenera · cabrilla de roca |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 斑帶副鱸 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serranus maculatofasciatus | Steindachner | 1868 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 147 records indexed .
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