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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Altamaha bass

Micropterus calliurus Freeman & Freeman, 2025
Max Length
22 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.5
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Altamaha bass is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Micropterus calliurus
Authority
Freeman & Freeman, 2025
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Max Length
22 cm
Trophic Level
3.5
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
36.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 12; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10. : fusiform / normal; Cross section: oval.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Altamaha bass is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Altamaha bass is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Altamaha bass is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical North America: USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.5±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0123 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
22cm
Dorsal Spines
10
Dorsal Rays
12
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
10

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
36.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.5
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Freeman & Freeman, 2025

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