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Guadalupe bass (Micropterus treculii) fish species information

Scientific Name
Micropterus treculii

Common Name
Guadalupe bass

Biology
Occurs in gravel riffles, runs and flowing pools of creeks and small to medium rivers.

Classification

Classified By
Vaillant & Bocourt, 1874
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Sunfishes (Centrarchidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: found only on Edwards Plateau in Brazos, Colorado, Guadalupe, San Antonio and upper Nueces (where introduced) River drainages in Texas, USA.
Range
33°N - 31°N

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
demersal
Environment
Freshwater; demersal
Trophic Level
3.59 s.e. 0.56 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
46.4 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5039 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Gamefish: yes
Vulnerability
Moderate to high vulnerability (51 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Data deficient (DD)