What Spotted Sea Bass Means
Spotted sea bass is not a strict scientific classification. It is a general term used in some markets for sea bass with visible dark spots on the body. These fish are commonly found in coastal waters and are known for a firm texture and mild flavour. Japanese sea bass may show spotted patterns at certain growth stages, which is one source of the naming confusion.
Why Chinese Farmed Fish Is Called Japanese Sea Bass
The name reflects scientific classification rather than origin. Japanese sea bass refers to the species Lateolabrax japonicus, which was first identified and named by Japanese researchers. China is today the largest producer and exporter of the species, so the name does not indicate where the fish was farmed.
The Species Actually Traded
The main sea bass species on the global market are Japanese sea bass, Lateolabrax japonicus, European sea bass, Dicentrarchus labrax, and barramundi, Lates calcarifer, which is widely marketed as Asian sea bass.
How to Write a Specification That Removes Ambiguity
Put the Latin name in the specification, state the product form, state the weight band, and state the glazing percentage. Those four lines remove almost every dispute that starts with a name like spotted sea bass.
What We Supply
Our seabass is Lateolabrax japonicus from Baijiao in Zhuhai, in whole round, GGS, boneless fillet, slice and flower cut forms, with weight bands and glazing set against your written specification.
