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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

Taxonomy

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

About

The smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of the order Perciformes. It is the type species of its genus. One of the black basses, it is a popular game fish sought by anglers throughout the temperate zones of North America, and has been spread by stocking—as well as illegal introductions—to many cool-water tributaries and lakes in Canada and more so introduced in the United States. The maximum...

Frequently Asked Questions

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