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Black bass (Sebastes alutus) — Sebastidae

Black bass

Sebastes alutus
Family: Sebastidae

The Black bass (Sebastes alutus) is a saltwater fish of the family Sebastidae that grows up to 53 cm.

Length
53 cm
Water
Saltwater
Depth
0.0–825.0 m
Diet
Carnivore
Behaviour
Large groups
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless
Edibility
Commonly eaten

Description

The Pacific ocean perch is a rockfish (Sebastidae) from the northern Pacific. The species grows to about 50 cm and has an elongate, bright-red body with a large, spiny head. It is abundant in deeper water well offshore; young fish are pelagic up to about three years. It grows slowly and can live long. It is viviparous, with planktonic larvae. As a bottom predator it feeds on crustaceans and small fishes. It is an important commercial species. The dorsal, pelvic and anal fin spines are venomous and give a painful puncture wound.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Black bass?

The Black bass has a torpedo-shaped body, is mainly red-orange and shows a plain pattern.

Where does the Black bass live?

The Black bass lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.

How big does the Black bass get?

The Black bass grows to a maximum of about 53 cm.

Is the Black bass dangerous to humans?

No, the Black bass is harmless to humans.

Is the Black bass edible?

Yes, the Black bass is commonly eaten.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Pacifische zeebaars-roodbaars sourced
English name
Black bass verified
Scientific name
Sebastes alutus
Family
Sebastidae
Other names
Longjaw rockfish; Menuke rockfish; Ocean perch verified

Appearance

Size class
Large verified
Max length (cm)
53.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Red / orange inferred
Pattern
Plain inferred
Tail shape
Straight inferred
Mouth position
Terminal inferred
Lips
Thick / fleshy inferred
Barbels
No sourced
Dorsal fins
One continuous inferred
Dorsal spines
Yes sourced

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Min depth (m)
0.0 verified
Max depth (m)
825.0 verified
Origin
Native sourced

Behaviour & biology

Diet
Carnivore sourced
Social behaviour
Large groups inferred
Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes sourced
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred
levensduur_max_jaar
103.0 verified

For anglers

Edibility
Commonly eaten sourced
Fishing method
Wordt met sleepnetten op diep water bevist. sourced
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless sourced

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Sebastes

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