The Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) is a primarily ocean-going fish that sometimes enters brackish and fresh waters. It is also known as the sea dace. Highly regarded as a table fish, it is often marketed as Mediterranean seabass, loup de mer, robalo, lubina, spigola, branzino, or bronzino.
The Sea Bass is a member of the Moronidae family. The name Dicentrarchus derives from the presence of two anal spines (“di” = two, “kentron” = sting, “archos” = behind, anus), although there may be even three. It has silver sides and a white belly. This fish’s operculum is serrated and spined.
