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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🎣 Game Fish 🌡️ Subtropical 🎣 Game Fish

Suwannee bass

Micropterus notius Bailey & Hubbs, 1949
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Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
1.8 kg
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
4.1
Depth
—
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Typical Length
21.3 cm
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

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

Scientific Name
Micropterus notius
Authority
Bailey & Hubbs, 1949
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
1.8 kg
Trophic Level
4.1
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
42.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Suwannee bass is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Suwannee bass is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Suwannee bass is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical; 31°N - 29°N North America: occurs only in Suwannee River drainage in Florida and Ochlockonee River drainage in Florida and Georgia in the USA.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.1±0.66

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0123 × L3.07 (TL)
Max TL
40cm
Max Weight
1,800g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2012

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
42.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.1
Apex / Top predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Bailey & Hubbs, 1949

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