Fish · Sunfish family
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
The Florida bass (Micropterus salmoides) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish, a black bass belonging to the sunfish family Centrarchidae of order Centrarchiformes. It is found in the southeastern United States.
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FamilySunfish family
Water typeFreshwater
Body shapeStreamlined
RegionNationwide
Size classMedium
DietCarnivore
HabitatBenthopelagic
Maximum length38"
Maximum weight22 lb
Record size compared to the biggest fish in the game.
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The most popular game fish in America — its mouth extends past the eye, unlike its smallmouth cousin.
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