Author: (Girard, 1854)
FBname: Barred sand bass
Comments: Usually found on sand bottom among or near rocks from shallow areas to about 183 m depth, but usually at less than 30 m.  Juvenile feed on benthic invertebrates (crabs, bivalves and mysids) and rarely fish; adults prey on fishes (especially <i>Porichthys notatus</i>) and also on crustaceans (Ref. 9342).  Pelagic spawners (Ref. 56049).  Important game fish (Ref. 9342).