Bartram’s bass
📖 Overview
Bartram’s bass (Micropterus pucpuggy), first described by Freeman & Freeman, 2025 is a medium-sized fish in the family Centrarchidae (order Centrarchiformes). Adults typically reach 23.20 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 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 Bartram’s bass is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical North America: USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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