General species profile · Black bass
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
Identification
Green to bronze coloration with dark vertical markings. Upper jaw ends at or before the eye rather than extending behind it. Avoid identifying hybrids from one feature alone.
Official species identification source ↗Habitat & biology
Prefers clear, deeper lakes and cool streams with gravel. Young feed on small invertebrates; larger fish take fish and crayfish.
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