Smallmouth Bass Animal Pictures

Micropterus dolomieu

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smallmouth vs largemouth bass
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Yes, smallmouth bass have small mouths! This is in comparison to largemouth bass, which have disproportionately big mouths that appear to gape.

smallmouth bass vs largemouth bass
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Bass eat a combination of insects, fish, and other small creatures. They are carnivores.

What Do Bass Eat?
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Far from being endangered, åthis species has caused problems in ecosystems outside of its native habitats. This happens when humans introduce them to non-native regions either deliberately or by accident.

Smallmouth bass underwater

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Unlike the males of the vast majority of species in the animal kingdom, male smallmouth bass take an active role in the protection of nests and eggs.