Choctaw Bass
NameChoctaw Bass
Scientific NameMicropterus chattahoochae
Common NamesChoctaw Bass, Chattahoochee Bass
FamilyCentrarchidae
OriginSoutheastern United States, Chattahoochee River system, Apalachicola River system
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)65-78
pH Range6.0-7.5
Compatible SpeciesBest kept as a solitary specimen, Other very large, robust fish that are not considered prey and can tolerate similar water parameters and temperament
Description
The Choctaw Bass is a freshwater game fish native to the southeastern United States, primarily found in the Chattahoochee and Apalachicola River systems. It is a member of the sunfish family, characterized by its olive-green coloration and often mottled pattern. This species is a predatory fish, primarily feeding on smaller fish, insects, and crustaceans.
