Fish · GBIF taxon 7193243
Alabama Bass
Micropterus henshalliAlso known as Alabama Spotted Bass
Alabama bass excel in moving waters with rocky substrate, actively hunting in moderate to swift currents where other black bass species rarely venture. Adults establish home ranges around submerged logs, rock ledges, and deep river pools, preying heavily on crayfish and small aquatic organisms. Introductions outside their native Mobile River basin have caused significant hybridization concerns for native riverine bass.
FreshwaterPredatoryGame Fish
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Crayfish
- Shiners
- Aquatic Insect Larvae
Predators
- Largemouth Bass
- Osprey
- Great Blue Heron
ThreatsHabitat degradation, dams, invasive species hybridization
HabitatsRocky rivers, clear streams, impoundments, deep river pools
Life span6–10 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
- Dorsal spines and sharp gill plates can scratch handlers; practice safe fish handling techniques.
Responsible observation
- Field Spotting: Look for active feeding along rocky drop-offs and tailwaters below dams during morning hours.
- Safe Handling: Support the body horizontally and grip the lower jaw firmly to avoid sharp dorsal spines.
- Ecosystem Care: Avoid moving live fish between river basins to prevent harmful hybridization.
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Close Relative (c) Nick Tobler (Cowturtle), some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Nick Tobler (Cowturtle) · cc-by
Close Relative USFWS Mountain Prairie / Public domain · cc0
Close Relative (c) Oak Ridge National Laboratory, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
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