Guadalupe bass
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| Micropterus treculii (Vaillant & Bocourt, 1883) |
The Guadalupe bass (Micropterus treculii) is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of order Perciformes. One of the black basses, it occurs solely in several rivers on Edwards Plateau in Texas, including the Guadalupe. It is a highly regarded gamefish and sought by anglers, particularly fly fishermen. The Guadalupe bass has been termed the 'Texas trout' for its fighting ability when hooked.
M. treculii reaches a maximum recorded length of 18 in (46 cm) and a maximum recorded weight of 3.7 lb (1.7 kg). The average adult-sized Guadalupe bass measures about 12 inches (305 mm) in length and one pound (.45 kg) in weight.
A rare species, the Guadalupe bass was formerly classified as Vulnerable, but IUCN currently considers the data insufficient to determine its status. Today, most fly fishermen and anglers practice catch-and-release techniques to improve fish populations.
The Guadalupe bass is the state fish of Texas.
