Roanoke bass

Roanoke bass (Ambloplites cavifrons) is a freshwater species recorded in the United States.

Scientific name: Ambloplites cavifrons · Water: Freshwater

Size: up to 36 cm

About

The Roanoke bass is a centrarchid of rocky and sandy pools in creeks and small to medium rivers. Maximum length is about 36 cm total length. It is a gamefish. Fishing vulnerability is moderate at 42 of 100 and resilience medium. IUCN lists it as least concern.

Ecology and habitat

Distribution status

Endemic

Trophic level

3.5

Fishery and market

Game fish

Yes

Resilience

Medium

Methods

• General

Sources

• FishBase — Ambloplites cavifrons
• GBIF 俗名 — Ambloplites cavifrons

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