Presque Isle bass
📖 Overview
Presque Isle bass (Micropterus parallelus), first described by Ross & Stauffer, 2024 is a medium-sized fish in the family Centrarchidae (order Centrarchiformes). Adults typically reach 32.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11 - 13; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. This species is distinguished by the following characters: body elongated and moderately compressed; lateral-line scales 51-68; mouth that extends under the eye; D IX-X; with bold parallel lines ventral to the lateral-line; presence of scales on the inter-radial membranes of the dorsal fin; with a tooth patch on the basihyal. Colouration: head dark green/brown dorsally; with a black opercular spot; laterally, dorsal one-quarter dark green/brown, ventral one-quarter cream color with distinct black lateral bands; ventral pale yellow/white; anal fin gray proximally with dark gray band on distal one third; caudal fin light gray proximally and dark gray distally .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Presque Isle bass is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical North America: USA (Pennsylvania).
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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