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Paralabrax maculatofasciatus (Steindachner, 1868) Spotted sand bass |
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photo by
Allen, G.R. |
| Family: | Serranidae (Sea basses: groupers and fairy basslets) | |||
| Max. size: | 60 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 900.0 g; max. reported age: 20 years | |||
| Environment: | reef-associated; marine; depth range 1 - 61 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Monterey in California, USA to Mexico, including the Gulf of California. Also reported in Nicaragua (Ref. 13613). | |||
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| Biology: | 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 (Ref. 9342). Capable of tolerating ample fluctuations of temperature (from 7.5 to 32°C) and survive extreme cold intervals (Ref. 9342). Pelagic spawners (Ref. 56049). Important game fish caught in bays and harbors (Ref. 9342). Minimum depth range based on occurrence (Ref. 79604). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 01 May 2008 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||