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Species Guide

Largemouth Bass

Perca Americana
  • Spanish Name: Perca Americana
  • English Name: Largemouth Bass
  • Scientific Name: Micropterus salmoides
  • Type of specie: Fish
  • Order: Perciformes
  • Family: Centrarchidae

Habitat

  • Natural: Rivers, lakes, and reservoirs with warm, calm, and well-oxygenated waters.
  • Farming: Freshwater ponds and lakes with controlled water quality.

General Description

  • Body shape: Elongated and robust, with a slightly laterally compressed body.
  • Distinctive features:

    Olive-green coloration on the back, lighter flanks, and a dark horizontal stripe running along the side. Large mouth extending beyond the eye, which gives the species its name.

Size and Weight

  • Average length: Typically between 30 and 50 cm, although it can reach up to 75 cm in its natural habitat.
  • Average weight: Typically between 1 and 3 kg; some exceptional specimens can exceed 10 kg.

Life Cycle

Moderate growth; reaches market size in 12 to 18 months.

Adaptations

Tolerant to a wide range of temperatures (10-30°C) and lower oxygen levels, making it suitable for farming in diverse environments.

Juveniles farming systems

Raised in ponds or recirculation systems (RAS).

Grow-out farming systems

Primarily in freshwater ponds and artificial lakes.

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  • Geographical distribution
Native to North America but introduced to Europe, Asia, and South America. Found in freshwater rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.
  • Main producing countries
United States, Japan, Spain, Italy, China.
  • Commercial value

Highly valued in sport fishing for its size and aggressive behavior. It is also farmed to a lesser extent for human consumption.

  • Additional uses

By-products: Primarily consumed as fresh fish.

  • Common preparation methods
Ideal for frying, grilling, or baking.