Calico Bass is also known as Kelp Bass and is scientifically called as Paralabrax clathratus. Kelp Bass belongs to the family Serranidae and genus Paralabrax. These are small fishes found in the waters of the Eastern North Pacific Ocean from Baja California to Washington.
The size of these fishes is around 30 inches and lives up to 34 years. It is largely a recreational fish and has good food value.
The fish has dark brown stripes on its body and a few spots on its dorsal part. These fishes feed on squids, planktons, and other small organisms.