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The spotted bay bass (Paralabrax maculatofasciatus) is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a sea bass from the subfamily Serraninae, classified as part of the family Serranidae which includes the groupers and anthias. It is found in the central eastern Pacific Ocean.
The spotted sand bass is normally found in shallow, warm-water areas in bays and harbours as well as sheltered coastal environments. They show a preference where the habitat has some structure, such as eelgrass, surfgrass or rocks.
Spotted sand bass (Paralabrax maculatofasciatus), also referred to as spotted bay bass, are one of the most common sea basses inhabiting southern California coastal waters along with two other species: barred sand bass (Paralabrax nebulifer) and kelp bass (Paralabrax clathratus).
Spotted sand bass primarily reside in nearshore habitats, including bays, estuaries, and eelgrass beds. They can be found from the surface and intertidal zone to 90 meters (295 feet). Spotted sand bass are the smallest of the three species in the genus Paralabrax, reaching up to 22.0 inches (55.9 centimeters) in length.
The spotted sand bass, Paralabrax maculatofasciatus, is a coastal marine fish known for its distinctive spotted and striped pattern. Commonly found in the eastern Pacific, particularly in shallow, sandy habitats, this species is highly regarded by anglers for its aggressive strikes and resilience.
SPOTTED SAND BASS (PARALABRAX. unr2utofasutus) are under increasing angling pressure in the shallow waters off southern California. In southern California, spotted sand bass are largely restricted to shallow, warm-water areas such as bays, estuarie.
Spotted sand bass spawn in the warm summer months, from late May to early September and the presence of multiple sized oocytes in gravid females indicates that this is a multiple spawning species. During the spawning season, spotted sand bass form breeding aggregations at or near the entrances of bays in southern California.
