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Common name: Rock Bass
Scientific name:
Ambloplites rupestris
(Rafinesque, 1817)
Class:
Actinopterygii
(Ray-finned Fishes)
Order:
Perciformes
(Perch-like Fishes)
Family:
Centrarchidae
(sunfishes and freshwater basses)
Synonyms:
Other common names:
Habitat type(s):
Habitat description(s)
Lacustrine:
Deep water, Shallow water
Palustrine:
FORESTED WETLAND
Riverine:
MEDIUM RIVER, Moderate gradient, Pool, CREEK, BIG RIVER
Ecological systems and subsytems (
about
):
Conservation:
Global conservation status rank:
G5
Secure globally - Common in the world; widespread and abundant (but may be rare in some parts of its range).
State conservation status rank:
S5
Secure in New York - Common in New York, widespread and abundant.
Federal protection:
Not Listed
State protection:
Not Listed
Not listed or protected by New York State.
SGCN:
NYNHP track status:
N: Do not track
More information:
Conservation guide:
None
NatureServe explorer link:
https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.105635/Ambloplites_rupestris/