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Micropterus notius Bailey & Hubbs, 1949 Suwannee bass |
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photo by
Sneegas, G.W. |
| Family: | Centrarchidae (Sunfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 40 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,750.0 g | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: occurs only in Suwannee River drainage in Florida and Ochlockonee River drainage in Florida and Georgia in the USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits rocky riffles, runs and pools, and large springs and spring runs. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 30 April 2012 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||