Species · GBIF taxon 7193243
Alabama Bass
Micropterus henshalliAlso known as Alabama Spotted Bass
Alabama bass are streamlined river predators recognized by a dark lateral band made of broken blotches. They thrive in moderate-flowing rocky streams and clear reservoirs where they hunt near drop-offs and current breaks. Highly adaptable, introduced populations often outcompete or hybridize with other native black bass species.
FreshwaterPredatoryGame Fish
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Crayfish
- Shiners
- Aquatic insects
Predators
- Osprey
- Bald Eagle
- Larger predatory fish
ThreatsHabitat degradation, pollution, invasive species competition
HabitatsRocky streams, clear rivers, deep impoundments, river pools
Life span6 to 10 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyCentrarchidae
- SpeciesMicropterus henshalli
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- River Watching: Look near rocky shoals, submerged ledges, and deep current breaks.
- Angling Awareness: Avoid transferring live fish between watersheds to prevent native bass hybridization.
Competitor Close Relative 
Close Relative (c) Oak Ridge National Laboratory, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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