Spotted bass (Micropterus punctulatus) is a freshwater species recorded in the United States.
Scientific name: Micropterus punctulatus · Water: Freshwater
Size: up to 63.5 cm
The spotted bass is a centrarchid that inhabits the clear, gravelly flowing pools and runs of creeks and small to medium rivers, and it is also found in streams, lakes and reservoirs. Juveniles feed on small crustaceans and midge larvae while adults eat insects, larger crustaceans, frogs, worms, grubs and small fish. Maximum length is about 63.5 cm total length, commonly about 30 cm, and it can live seven years. It is taken in subsistence fisheries and is a gamefish. Fishing vulnerability is high at 58 of 100 and resilience medium. IUCN lists it as least concern.
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