Japanese Sea Bass and Similar Species
Lateolabrax japonicus
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Blackfin Sea Bass
Lateolabrax latus
Key differences: L. latus typically has a deeper body, larger scales, and a more rounded caudal fin. Its dorsal and anal fins are often darker, almost black, giving it its common name. The spots on juveniles of L. japonicus are generally absent in L. latus, and L. latus tends to prefer more rocky, exposed coastal habitats.
Korean Sea Bass
Lateolabrax maculatus
Key differences: L. maculatus is characterized by more numerous and persistent black spots on its body, which are often present even in adults. It also tends to have a slightly more slender body shape and a different vertebral count. Its distribution is primarily along the Korean Peninsula and parts of China.
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