An open water fish species looking similar to the striped bass, but much smaller.
Appearance: Silvery in color with a yellowish tinge on the top, white sides, and a white belly. They can grow up to a foot in length. Habitat: Reservoirs and large rivers. Interesting Fact: The White Bass is also known as the Sand Bass.
References:
Etnier, David A. and Wayne C. Starnes. 1993. The Fishes of Tennessee. University of Tennessee Press. Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Kingdom:
Animalia
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Chordata
Class:
Actinopterygii
Actinopterygii
Order:
Perciformes
Perciformes
Family:
Moronidae
Moronidae
Elevation Distribution:
Phenology
Phenology