kelp bass

Scientific Name: Paralabrax clathratus
Range: Washington to Baja, California
Habitat: Kelp forests
Diet: Crustaceans, squid and small fish
Size: 28 in (71 cm)
Fun Fact: These fish reproduce by spawning (releasing egg and sperm into the water column) forming large aggregations in the summer. 
IUCN Conservation Status: Least concern