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Shoal bass

Micropterus cataractae Williams & Burgess, 1999
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Max Length
61 cm
Max Weight
4.0 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.7
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Micropterus cataractae
Authority
Williams & Burgess, 1999
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
61 cm
Max Weight
4 kg
Trophic Level
3.7
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
56.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Shoal bass is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Shoal bass is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Shoal bass is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory . Subtropical North America: Apalachicola ecoregion, USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3.7±0.5

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0123 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
61cm
Max Weight
4,000g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
56.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.7
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Williams & Burgess, 1999

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