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Spotted Bass

Micropterus punctulatus

Taxonomy

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

About

The spotted bass (Micropterus punctulatus), also called spotty, or spots in various fishing communities, is a species of freshwater fish of the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of the order Perciformes. One of the black basses, it is native to the Mississippi River basin and across the Gulf states, from central Texas through the Florida panhandle. Its native range extends into the western Mid-Atlantic states and it has been introduced into western North Carolina and Virginia. It has...

Frequently Asked Questions

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