The spotted bass (Micropterus punctulatus), also called spotty, or spots in various fishing communities, is a species of North American freshwater fish belonging to the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of the order Centrarchiformes. It is noted for the rows of dark spots below the lateral line, which give it its common name. 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.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Spotted 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 henshalli
- Micropterus treculii
- Micropterus notius
- Micropterus warriorensis
- Micropterus tallapoosae
- Micropterus nigricans
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Centrarchiformes
- Family
- Centrarchidae
- Genus
- Micropterus
- Species
- Micropterus punctulatus
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