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Bass, Largemouth
Micropterus salmoides
Sunfishes (Centrarchidae)
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ID Feature 1: Side View
ID Feature 2: Side View
ID Feature 3: Dorsal Fin
ID Feature 4: Mouth
ID Feature 5: Mouth
The body is fusiform showing a distinct irregular (zig-zag) lateral stripe and 60-68 lateral line scales.
The body is fusiform showing a distinct irregular (zig-zag) lateral stripe and 60-68 lateral line scales.
The dorsal fin consists of two dorsal lobes being slightly connected, the shortest spine is less than half the length of the longest spine.
The back of the mouth extends to or beyond the back of the eye.
The back of the mouth extends to or beyond the back of the eye.
