Fish · GBIF taxon 2394612
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilisAlso known as Atlantic Striped Bass, Striper
Striped Bass are streamlined silvery fish crossed by several dark horizontal stripes from gill cover toward the tail. Many populations move between fresh and salt water, although established landlocked populations also occur.
anadromous fishschoolingpredatory fish
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- menhaden
- shrimp
- small crabs
Predators
- larger fish
- seals
- ospreys
ThreatsOverfishing, barriers to migration, low dissolved oxygen, pollution, and warming water
HabitatsEstuaries, coastal waters, large rivers, reservoirs, and connected spawning tributaries
Life spanOften ten to twenty years, with exceptional individuals living beyond thirty years
Classification
- FamilyMoronidae
- SpeciesMorone saxatilis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Observe from stable shorelines and follow local fishing and handling rules.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Trace the dark uninterrupted stripes along a bright silver body.
- Watch: Look for feeding schools where small fish gather in current seams.
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