2,471 observationsNear Threatened
European Seabass
Dicentrarchus labrax
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Moronidae ›Genus: Dicentrarchus
About
The European bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) is a primarily ocean-going fish native to the waters off Europe's western and southern and Africa's northern coasts, though it can also be found in shallow coastal waters and river mouths during the summer months. It is one of only six species in its family, Moronidae, collectively called the temperate basses.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European Seabass is Dicentrarchus labrax.
- The European Seabass has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- European Seabass belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- European Seabass belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- European Seabass belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- European Seabass belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
- European Seabass belongs to the family Moronidae.
- European Seabass belongs to the genus Dicentrarchus.