Author: (Burchell, 1822)
FBname: Smallmouth yellowfish
Comments: Occurs in impoundments and rivers.  Prefers clear-flowing waters over sandy or rocky substrates.  An omnivorous bottom feeder.  Diet includes water fleas, snails, plankton, small mussels, insects, small fish, algae and detritus.  Breeds in spring through to midsummer after the first substantial rains of the season.  Migrates upstream to spawn over suitable gravel beds (Ref. 7248).