Suwannee bass (Micropterus notius) is a freshwater species recorded in the United States.
Scientific name: Micropterus notius · Water: Freshwater
Size: up to 40 cm
The Suwannee bass is a centrarchid that inhabits rocky riffles, runs and pools, and large springs and spring runs. Maximum length is about 40 cm total length, commonly about 21.3 cm. It is taken in subsistence fisheries and is a gamefish. Fishing vulnerability is moderate at 42 of 100 and resilience medium. IUCN lists it as near threatened.
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