Largemouth Bass Gallery

Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus)

Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), in the centre of the image, and Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), both gamefish introduced to Japan with harmful effects on the ecology. The Bluegill is about 19 cm long and the Largemouth bass around 40 cm. Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan

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A Largemouth Bass swims amonst Strap-leaf sagittaria on the river bottom

A Largemouth Bass (Micropterus salmoides) swims aamongst grass on the river bottom in the crystal clear freshwaters of Rainbow Springs in Dunnellon, Florida. The grass, Sagittaria kurziana, is commonly referred to as Strap-leaf sagittaria. Strap-leaf sagittaria is a submersed plant, unlike most other Sagittaria

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