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Species Guide

Hybrid Striped Bass

Corvina Rayada Hibrida
  • Spanish Name: Lubina Rayada Híbrida
  • English Name: Hybrid Striped Bass
  • Scientific Name: Morone chrysops x Morone saxatilis
  • Type of specie: Fish
  • Order: Perciformes
  • Family: Moronidae

Habitat

  • Natural: Does not exist naturally due to its hybrid origin.
  • Farming: Ponds and controlled freshwater and brackish water systems.

General Description

  • Body shape: Fusiform, elongated, and robust.
  • Distinctive features:

    Silvery body with dark horizontal stripes along the sides. This hybrid is a cross between striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and white bass (Morone chrysops).

Size and Weight

  • Average length: Usually between 40 and 70 cm, although some can reach up to 1 meter.
  • Average weight: Commonly between 3 and 10 kg; some specimens can weigh up to 20 kg.

Life Cycle

Fast growth, reaching market size in 12 to 18 months.

Adaptations

Highly tolerant to diverse salinity and temperature conditions, making it suitable for both freshwater and brackish water farming.

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in land-based ponds or recirculation systems (RAS).

Grow-out farming systems

In ponds, land-based tanks, or cage systems in brackish water.

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  • Geographical distribution
Primarily farmed in aquaculture in freshwater and brackish water; not found naturally.
  • Main producing countries
United States, China, Israel, Taiwan.
  • Commercial value

Highly valued for its fast growth, resilience, and firm flesh with a mild flavor, making it ideal for aquaculture.

  • Additional uses

By-products: Occasionally used in processed products like breaded or frozen fish.

  • Common preparation methods
Excellent for grilling, frying, baking, or as fresh and frozen fillets.