Fish, Largemouth Bass, Bigmouth, Black, Museum Quality, Hand Painted, Rubber, Realistic, Toy, Kids, Educational, Gift, 3 Inches CH630 BB168

This Largemouth bass, 3" figure includes hand painted features to give it realistic details that are true to natural anatomy. This figure is considered a museum quality replica. Highest Quality Natural Rubber. Largemouth bass is a member of the sunfish family, though larger than those species considered "panfish". Together with six other species of bass, they make up the group typically known as the black basses. Other than the largemouth, the only other member of the black basses in Washington is the similar looking smallmouth bass Micropterus dolomieu. Largemouth bass are less "flattened" and are longer than other sunfishes. They usually have a general greenish-black color to them, with a prominent dark horizontal band along their midline, whereas smallmouth bass are more of a brownish-green color with subdued dark vertical bands. Also, with their mouth closed, the maxillary (upper lip) of the largemouth bass extends fully past their eye, whereas in a smallmouth bass, it will reach only the middle of the eye. Average 12-15 inches. Largemouth bass can grow 17-20+ inches in quality populations. The largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) is a carnivorous freshwater gamefish in the Centrarchidae (sunfish) family, a species of black bass native to the eastern and central United States, southeastern Canada and northern Mexico, but widely introduced elsewhere. It is known by a variety of regional names, such as the wide mouth bass, bigmouth bass, black bass, bucket mouth, largies, Potter's fish, Florida bass, Florida largemouth, green bass, bucket mouth bass, Green trout, gilsdorf bass, Oswego bass, LMB, and southern largemouth and northern largemouth. Their diet includes smaller fish, shad, worms, snails, crawfish, frogs, snakes, and salamanders. They prefer habitats with abundant littoral vegetation and have a lifespan of 10 to 16 years in the wild. Largemouth bass spawn in the spring when water temperatures reach above 60°F. They are popular among anglers for their vigorous resistance when caught.   Thanks for visiting Collectible Wildlife Gifts, the leading provider of high-quality, lifelike animal Designs and gifts! We work hard to ensure we have a diverse range of products. Each product is inspected for their quality craftsmanship. Whether you're searching for a great gift or seeking educational designs for displays, we€™ve got you covered. At Collectible Wildlife Gifts, our products appeal to a wide range of customers, including family, friends, and educators. Our products are trusted and used by professional organizations as well including aquariums, zoos, and movie studios. Our extensive line of products boasts everything from plush sharks to educational animal growth cycles. Our products bring joy to recipients, and serve as valuable educational resources, sparking curiosity and fostering learning. Discover the wonders of the natural world with Collectible Wildlife Gifts. Browse our collection today!