Sea bass, what is this sea wolf?

This predator has many names, ranging from the common sea bass to the pike- perch, perch, and wolffish. It's worth noting that this fish is extremely popular worldwide because its meat contains numerous beneficial substances and microelements.

Since sea bass are found only in the sea, catching them during trophy fishing trips in the Putorana Plateau Nature Reserve in Siberia is not possible. However, this fish deserves special attention, and learning about this predatory species is a good idea, even for the most experienced angler.

What does a sea predator look like?

Like the noble, red salmon known to many Siberians, sea bass is a ray-finned fish, but this predatory fish belongs to the Moroniformes, or Moroniformes, genus. Sea bass looks like this:

• The weight of a sea wolf does not exceed 10-12 kg, and its length can slightly exceed 1 meter.
• The body is covered with large ctenoid scales, i.e. similar to those that cover common pike-perch and perch.
• The predator's mouth is filled with a large number of sharp teeth, arranged in several rows. Incidentally, this fish even has teeth on its tongue.
• Sea bass have large eyes, which can take up almost half of the fish's snout.
• The toothy specimen has two fins on its back and another one in the tail area, which has a small notch.
• The predator is silvery in color, and its belly may have yellowish fins.

Young fish often have black dot patterns on their bodies, most often located on the upper parts. However, as they mature, these spots disappear without a trace.

Where does sea bass live?

This predator can be caught in many European waters. Sea bass are found in large numbers in the Atlantic Ocean, from warm Morocco to cold Norway. They are also found in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, but these sightings are considered extremely rare.

What is the lifestyle of sea bass?

This predator is often active, so many anglers who've hunted it consistently remark on its agility. Landing a trophy specimen is usually successful at nightfall, as sea bass begin their hunt at nightfall. During the day, after feeding plentifully at night, the fish retreat to deeper waters and rest there until the following evening.

Until adulthood, sea bass lead a schooling lifestyle, gaining considerable weight. Once they reach adulthood, they separate from one another and begin hunting alone. Their high activity level sometimes allows them to travel between seas with ease, and they do so with virtually no fatigue or problems.