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Family Percichthyidae

CALIFORNIA

Stereolepis gigas

Italian Gardens, Catalina, California, 50 feet

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.