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Red Tide · 11-13-2017, 10:05 PM

Anybody know what the difference is between a white seabass and a corvina? Are the corvina they catch in south and central america the same as California white seabass?

Rosstnfound · 11-14-2017, 10:50 AM

As you know, we have White Sea Bass (Atractoscion nobilis) in CA. We have a surf fish called Corbina (Menticirrhus undulatus). Both are in the Croaker family. We also have Shortfin Corvina (Cynoscion parvipinnis) and Orange Mouth Corvina (Cynoscion xanthulus) in California-also Croakers These are similar in body shape and general look to WSB but smaller. So, in California just use WSB to be specific.

Corvina Cabaicucho or sometimes Corvina Blanca is what they call WSB in Baja. Corvina however, can refer to a huge variety of Drums and Croakers in Latin America. When in doubt in Latin America, use pictures and scientific names.

Hope this helps.

Red Tide · 11-14-2017, 04:16 PM

Thank you. It seems that there are several species out there. They all look like trout to me. Haha!!


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11-13-2017, 10:05 PM	#1
Red Tide Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,330	White Seabass or Corvina Anybody know what the difference is between a white seabass and a corvina? Are the corvina they catch in south and central america the same as California white seabass? __________________ "It's not a problem... If you can fix it with money it's just an expense"

11-14-2017, 10:50 AM	#2
Rosstnfound 47.3 lbs Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 531	Re: White Seabass or Corvina As you know, we have White Sea Bass (Atractoscion nobilis) in CA. We have a surf fish called Corbina (Menticirrhus undulatus). Both are in the Croaker family. We also have Shortfin Corvina (Cynoscion parvipinnis) and Orange Mouth Corvina (Cynoscion xanthulus) in California-also Croakers These are similar in body shape and general look to WSB but smaller. So, in California just use WSB to be specific. Corvina Cabaicucho or sometimes Corvina Blanca is what they call WSB in Baja. Corvina however, can refer to a huge variety of Drums and Croakers in Latin America. When in doubt in Latin America, use pictures and scientific names. Hope this helps. Last edited by Rosstnfound; 11-14-2017 at 11:08 AM.

11-14-2017, 04:16 PM	#3
Red Tide Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,330	Re: White Seabass or Corvina Thank you. It seems that there are several species out there. They all look like trout to me. Haha!! __________________ "It's not a problem... If you can fix it with money it's just an expense"

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