2,335 observationsLeast Concern
Kelp Bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Serranidae ›Genus: Paralabrax
About
Paralabrax clathratus, the kelp bass, sometimes referred to as the Calico bass or western fish (leading to easy confusion with the freshwater fishes from the genus Pomoxis), is a species of marine fish found in the eastern North Pacific Ocean from Baja California, Mexico, to Washington, United States (although rare in the northernmost part of its range). As suggested by its common name, it is typically associated with kelp beds, but may also be found in...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Kelp Bass is Paralabrax clathratus.
- Kelp Bass belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Kelp Bass belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Kelp Bass belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Kelp Bass belongs to the order Perciformes.
- Kelp Bass belongs to the family Serranidae.
- Kelp Bass belongs to the genus Paralabrax.