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Other
names:
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none
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Scientific
name:
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Morone
labrax
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Genus:
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SERRANIDAE
FAMILY
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It is a warm and temperate water marine species that is relatively
restricted to the European coast from England to northern Africa and the
Mediterranean and Black Sea.
It is generally found inshore near
the surf zone and is somewhat tolerant of fresh water, like its close
North American relative, the striped bass (Morone saxatilis).
In fact, some scientists believe that the European bass should be placed
in the first genus (Morone) and family (Perrichthyidae) as the striped
bass. In behavior and appearance the two species are very much alike.
The European bass lacks the stripes that characterize M. saxatilis, but
their body shapes me very similar. In late October or November, when the
surf begins to cool, European bass migrate out to sea, returning when
the water begins to warm between February and May. It is considered by
many British sea anglers to be the best of all European game fish species,
and may grow to over 30 lb (14 kg). Its average weight, however, is 2-9
lb (14 kg).
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