Kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Where at Shedd?
Oceans
| Diet | Fishes and crustaceans |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 28.3 inches (72 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | Eastern Pacific |
| Habitat | Kelp forests in eastern Pacific Ocean from Washington, United States to southern Baja California, Mexico |
Did you know?
- Watch this kelp bass as it swims up, down and sideways, hovering around the kelp. Looking up from below, you can see that this fish’s eyes are turquoise blue.
- Kelp bass inhabit kelp forests, but they depend on other habitats, too. While the young stay safe among the kelp blades, adults find shelter around rocks, shipwrecks and pilings.