Spotted bass
📖 Overview
Inhabit clear, gravelly flowing pools and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers ; also found in streams, lakes and reservoirs . Juveniles feed on small crustaceans and midge larvae while adults eat insects, larger crustaceans, frogs, worms, grubs and small fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
: short and / or deep.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Spotted bass is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Assuming same reproductive mode as M. dolomieu.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal. Subtropical; 40°N - 29°N North America: Mississippi River basin from southern Ohio and West Virginia to southeastern Kansas, and south to the Gulf of Mexico, USA; Gulf Slope drainages from Chattahoochee in Georgia to Guadalupe River in Texas, USA.
🌿 Ecology
small crustaceans and midge larvae while adults eat insects, larger crustaceans, frogs, worms, grubs
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🎣 Angling Guide
- medium-heavy 6-7ft baitcasting rod
- fluorocarbon leader
- baitcaster reel
- weedy shallows
- submerged timber
- rocky drop-offs
- docks and boat lifts
Use barbless hooks, minimise air exposure, and revive fish head-first in current before release.
⚠️ Bag limits vary; check local slot-size regulations.
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
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🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calliurus punctulatus | Rafinesque | 1819 | Synonym |
| Micropterus pseudaplites | Hubbs | 1927 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 129 records indexed .
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