Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Family Centrarchidae Scientific name Micropterus salmoides Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Suborder Percoidei Genus Micropterus Higher classification Micropterus | |
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Similar Micropterus, Centrarchidae, Shoal bass, Suwannee bass, Silurus biwaensis | ||
The Florida black bass or black bass is a type of largemouth bass, is a fish primarily found in Florida. It has a relatively wide roaming range, and can be found from the lowest points of the Great Lakes, the middle Mississippi River, and a majority of Southern States.
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History
Although the black bass is mainly found in Florida, other states have incorporated the fish into sport fishing lakes due to the species' particular hardiness and desirability.
Mercury
Although it is a prized trophy fish, its consumption should be limited due to small amounts of mercury within the fish. Some experts suggest only six ounces per month so levels of mercury in the body do not reach dangerous levels.
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