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Shoal Bass

Micropterus cataractae

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Centrarchiformes ›Family: Centrarchidae ›Genus: Micropterus

About

The shoal bass (Micropterus cataractae) is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of order Perciformes. One of the black basses, it is native to subtropical waters in Florida and Georgia. It is also occasionally found in rivers and streams of East Alabama where it has been declared an endangered species and cannot legally be kept if caught by fishermen. Of typical size for a black bass, M. cataractae reaches a maximum recorded...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shoal Bass?
The scientific name of Shoal Bass is Micropterus cataractae.
What kingdom does Shoal Bass belong to?
Shoal Bass belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Shoal Bass belong to?
Shoal Bass belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Shoal Bass belong to?
Shoal Bass belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Shoal Bass belong to?
Shoal Bass belongs to the order Centrarchiformes.
What family does Shoal Bass belong to?
Shoal Bass belongs to the family Centrarchidae.
What genus does Shoal Bass belong to?
Shoal Bass belongs to the genus Micropterus.