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Micropterus parallelus Ross & Stauffer, 2024 Presque Isle bass |
| Family: | Centrarchidae (Sunfishes) | |||
| Max. size: | 32.16 cm SL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater | |||
| Distribution: | North America: USA (Pennsylvania). | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 9-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 11-13; Anal spines: 3-3; Anal soft rays: 10-12. This species is distinguished by the following characters: body elongated and moderately compressed; lateral-line scales 51-68; mouth that extends under the eye; D IX-X; with bold parallel lines ventral to the lateral-line; presence of scales on the inter-radial membranes of the dorsal fin; with a tooth patch on the basihyal. Colouration: head dark green/brown dorsally; with a black opercular spot; laterally, dorsal one-quarter dark green/brown, ventral one-quarter cream color with distinct black lateral bands; ventral pale yellow/white; anal fin gray proximally with dark gray band on distal one third; caudal fin light gray proximally and dark gray distally (Ref. 133166). | |||
| Biology: | ||||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||