Author: Lacepède, 1802
FBname: Smallmouth bass
Comments: Inhabits shallow rocky areas of lakes and clear and gravel-bottom runs and flowing pools of  rivers (Ref. 86798).  Young feed on plankton and immature aquatic insects while adults take in crayfish, fishes, and aquatic and terrestrial insects (Refs. 1998, 10294, 44091). Is sometimes cannibalistic (Ref. 30578).  Preyed upon by fishes and turtles (Ref. 1998).  Builds nest, usually at three or four feet deep (Ref. 120821).  Excellent food fish (Ref. 1998).