Micropterus treculii (Vaillant & Bocourt, 1874)
Guadalupe bass
photo by Sneegas, G.W.

Family:  Centrarchidae (Sunfishes)
Max. size:  46.4 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 1,670.0 g
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  North America: found only on Edwards Plateau in Brazos, Colorado, Guadalupe, San Antonio and upper Nueces (where introduced) River drainages in Texas, USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs in gravel riffles, runs and flowing pools of creeks and small to medium rivers.
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 02 May 2012 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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