The yellow bass is a freshwater fish known for its distinctive yellowish body with dark horizontal stripes. It typically inhabits rivers and reservoirs in the Mississippi River basin. Reaching up to 12 inches and weighing around 2 pounds, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Yellow bass are schooling fish, often exhibiting active and aggressive feeding behavior. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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