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Rock Bass

Ambloplites rupestris

Rock bass are almost exclusively a riverine species, common only in cool streams and rivers of the Eastern foothills of Virginia. They are also reclusive, hiding along the vegetated banks or amongst boulders, staring down prey with its fiery red eyes.

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