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Roanoke bass (Ambloplites cavifrons) fish species information

Scientific Name
Ambloplites cavifrons

Common Name
Roanoke bass

Biology
Occurs in rocky and sandy pools of creeks and small to medium rivers.

Classification

Classified By
Cope, 1868
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Sunfishes (Centrarchidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Chowan, Roanoke, Tar and Neuse River drainages in Virginia and North Carolina, USA.
Range
38°N - 36°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
3.47 s.e. 0.52 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
36.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5625 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Moderate vulnerability (43 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=9,600)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Vulnerable (VU) (D2)