The Suwannee bass (Micropterus notius) is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of order Centrarchiformes. One of the black basses, This species is native to just two river systems in Florida and Georgia, although it has been introduced elsewhere.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Suwannee Bass being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Micropterus treculii
- Micropterus pucpuggy
- Micropterus cataractae
- Micropterus coosae
- Micropterus cahabae
- Micropterus dolomieu
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Centrarchiformes
- Family
- Centrarchidae
- Genus
- Micropterus
- Species
- Micropterus notius
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