Yellow bass
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The yellow bass, also known as the barfish (Morone mississippiensis) is a freshwater fish native to the south and midwestern United States. Though sometimes confused with white bass or striped bass, it is distinguished by its yellow belly and the broken pattern in its lowermost stripes. The species name "mississippiensis" refers to the Mississippi River, where it was first described and is still most commonly found. Yellow bass reach an average length of 11 inches (28 cm).
References
- [Morone mississippiensis (TSN 167683)]. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed on 18 April 2006.
- "[Morone mississippiensis]." FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. November 2005 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2005.
External links
- [Animal Texas Parks and Wildlife - Yellow Bass (Morone mississippiensis)]
- [NatureServe Explorer - Morone mississippiensis]
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