Blackfin Seabass lives along East Asian shores, especially around Japan and Korea. Despite its name, its fins are not always dark, so body shape is a better clue.
Appearance
Appearance
It has a deeper body and a thicker area just before the tail than Japanese Seabass (Lateolabrax japonicus). It can grow to about 37 in (94 cm).
Where it lives
Typical habitats
rocky East Asian shores
Range
Its documented range includes Japan and South Korea. To see one in the wild, look to East Asian waters rather than U.S. coasts.
Behavior
Diet
Along Korean coasts, it feeds mainly on anchovies.
Name and classification
About the name
The name Blackfin Seabass can mislead: many of these fish have pale lower fins.