Distinguishing Characteristics |
Body slightly elongate, moderately deep; color silver, dusky on the back; several faint, sometimes broken horizontal stripes on upper body and sides, 1 extends to tail; 2 dorsal fins separate at base; 1 tooth patch near midline towards back of tongue; usually 1 (sometimes 2) flat spine on opercle; 2nd anal spine about 2/3 the length of the 3rd spine; head profile slightly concave; lateral line extends onto caudal fin. |
Similar Species |
Striped bass are more slender, with darker lines, have 2 flat spines on opercle (1 or 2 in white bass), 2 tooth patches on tongue (1 in white bass), and 2nd anal spine is 1/2 length of 3rd spine (2/3 in white bass); hybrid striped bass have the deeper body like white bass but have 2 tooth patches, more distinct lines, many broken, several that reach the tail. |
Habitat |
Freshwater, occasionally enters lower salinity areas of bays |
Maximum Size |
45 cm (17 1/2 in), common to 32 cm (12 1/2 in) |
Fin Element Counts |
D. IX+I,13-15; A. III,11-13 (explain) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
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Comments |
Freshwater species. |
State size/bag limits |
None; Check for state record. |