Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
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Description:
To 3' 2"; 22.25 lbs.
Moderately deep, robust; back olive to
dark green, mottled; sides greenish yellow
with dark midlateral stripe; head greenish
gold. Mouth large, extends beyond posterior
edge of eye. 14-15 pectoral soft rays;
median fins olive; dorsal fins almost
separate, 10 spines, 12-13 soft rays; 3
anal fin spines, 11 soft rays. Lateral line
complete, 59-77 scales; 7-9 scale rows
above lateral line, 14-17 below; no
scales on bases of soft dorsal and anal fins;
24-28 caudal peduncle scale rows.
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Habitat:
Clear to slightly turbid streams,
ponds, lakes, and reservoirs.
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Range:
From the Great Lakes region south to Texas
and Florida; introduced throughout Canada and United States.
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Comments
The Largemouth Bass, one of the most
highly sought sport fishes in the United
States, is caught with live and artificial
bait. It is tolerant of warm water, but at
higher temperatures it becomes less active.
Adults feed mostly on other fish.
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