 Paralabrax clathratus

Paralabrax clathratus, the kelp bass, sometimes referred to as the Calico bass (leading to easy confusion with the freshwater fish from the genus "Pomoxis"), is a species of marine fish found in the eastern North Pacific Ocean from Baja California, Mexico, to Washington, United States (although rare in the northernmost part of its range).As suggested by its common name, it is typically associated with kelp beds, but may also be found in rocky areas or near hard structures.