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Stereolepis gigas
Family Percichthyidae
CALIFORNIA
Stereolepis gigas
Italian Gardens, Catalina, California, 50 feet |
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BLACK or GIANT SEA BASS
Endangered species from Northern California to the Sea of
Cortez. Rare due to overfishing but making a comeback.
Adults aggregate at scuba depths in certain locations to spawn.
Attains at least 7 feet, 500 pounds, and 100 years of age.
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