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.

Heads Up! The Virginia Living Museum planetarium is CLOSED today for maintenance, but will reopen tomorrow. 

Wild Explorations

Heads Up! The Changing Exhibit Gallery, where our Wild Explorations exhibit lives, will close at 3PM today in preparation for an after hours event!