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Moronidae Genus Level Identifiers
White Bass (Morone chrysops)
General things to look for: In the freshwaters of North America, this family is represented by the Morone genus. Some basic species identifiers are found below.
Morone americana (white perch)- Distinctive "humped" appearance, with body depth greatest just anterior of the 1st dorsal fin. Missing distinctive lateral stripes.
Morone chrysops (white bass)- 1st and 2nd dorsal fin seperate. Body somewhat deeper than striped bass. Lateral stripes not as "bold", and often broken into dashes or dots.
Morone mississippiensis (yellow bass)- 1st and 2nd dorsal fin narrowly connected. Distinct lateral stripes. Lower lateral stripes are broken and offset.
Morone saxatilis (striped bass)- 1st and 2nd dorsal fin seperated. Lateral stripes distinct and not broken or offset.
Yellow Bass (Morone mississippiensis)