Species Type:
Common Name(s):
Spotted sand bass
Size:
This fish can grow to nearly 24 inches long (60 centimeters).
Diet:
The spotted sand bass eats smaller fishes and bottom-dwelling crustaceans.
Range & Habitat:
This eastern Pacific fish can be found from central California south through Baja California and the Gulf of California. It spends time on low reefs, often with seaweed and near sandy bottoms.
Details:
This fish is light grey and covered with lots of tiny spots that can be black, brown or orange. Unlike many other bass species, spotted bass can survive in a wide temperature range, making them adaptable to changing conditions. These fish are opportunistic feeders, consuming a variety of smaller fish, invertebrates, and crustaceans found in rocky habitats.