Largemouth Bass
NameLargemouth Bass
Scientific NameMicropterus salmoides
Common NamesLargemouth Bass, Black Bass, Green Bass, Bigmouth Bass, Bucketmouth, Largie
FamilyCentrarchidae
OriginNorth America, Eastern and Central United States, Northern Mexico, Southern Canada
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)150
Max Size (Inches)25
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)65-78
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesNone
Description
The Largemouth Bass is a popular freshwater game fish native to North America, recognized by its prominent mouth and a distinctive dark horizontal stripe. As a highly predatory species, it requires a very large, specialized aquarium environment. It is best kept as a solitary specimen due to its aggressive nature and diet consisting of other fish and small animals.
