Sea Bass is a name shared by a number of different species of fish.
Family: Serranidae
Species: Centropristis striata
The Black Sea Bass is the common name of a species of fish whose range is eastern coast of the United States. This species is popular among recreational anglers and often appears in fish markets in the New York area. Please see Black sea bass.
Family: Percichthyidae
Species: Stereolepsis gigas
The Giant Sea Bass is a species of fish occurring off the coast California. It has been known to weigh up to 557 pounds, but this is rare. Most Giant Sea Bass that are caught weigh less than 100 lbs.
Family: Nototheniidae
Species: Dissostichus eleginoides
In recent years, the demand for Patagonian Toothfish also known as Chilean Sea Bass has greatly increased as it has become more and more popular fare in restaurants. Unfortunately, Patagonia Toothfish is now threatened by overfishing.
Bass is a general name given to a number of species of sport fish that may/may not be related. These fish include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, striped bass, sea bass. In general, they have in common a robust body and spiny rays in their dorsal fins.
