The spotted bass (Micropterus punctulatus) also called the Kentucky Bass, is a freshwater game fish in the sunfish family. It is a species of black bass native to the lower and central Mississippi River basin in North America. It has been introduced into other U.S. states as far west as California. It has also been introduced into other countries. The spotted bass is often confused with the largemouth bass because it has the same coloring. But it is distinguished by having a smaller mouth than the largemouth. In size it is smaller than either the largemouth or smallmouth bass. In 1956 it became the official game fish of Kentucky. From that time on it was popularly called the Kentucky bass.
Spotted bass
Questions and Answers
Q: What is the spotted bass?
A: The spotted bass is a freshwater game fish in the sunfish family.
Q: Where is the spotted bass native to?
A: The spotted bass is native to the lower and central Mississippi River basin in North America.
Q: Has the spotted bass been introduced into other states in the U.S.?
A: Yes, the spotted bass has been introduced into other U.S. states as far west as California.
Q: Has the spotted bass been introduced into other countries?
A: Yes, the spotted bass has been introduced into other countries.
Q: How can you distinguish the spotted bass from the largemouth bass?
A: You can distinguish the spotted bass from the largemouth bass because it has a smaller mouth than the largemouth, even though it has the same coloring.
Q: Is the spotted bass larger or smaller than the largemouth or smallmouth bass?
A: The spotted bass is smaller than both the largemouth and the smallmouth bass.
Q: When did the spotted bass become the official game fish of Kentucky?
A: The spotted bass became the official game fish of Kentucky in 1956.