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Suwannee Bass

Micropterus notius

Classification

The Suwannee bass (Micropterus notius) is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of order Centrarchiformes. One of the black basses, This species is native to just two river systems in Florida and Georgia, although it has been introduced elsewhere. Description The Suwannee bass is a rather small species compared to its congeners and has a deep body with a large mouth in which the maxilla is placed beneath the eye and there is a circular patch of teeth on the tongue.

Distribution

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United States of America · 85