Common name: Rock Bass

Scientific name: Ambloplites rupestris (Rafinesque, 1817)

Class:

Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)

Order:

Perciformes (Perch-like Fishes)

Family:

Centrarchidae (sunfishes and freshwater basses)

Synonyms:

Other common names:

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Habitat type(s):

Habitat description(s)

Lacustrine:

Deep water, Shallow water

Palustrine:

FORESTED WETLAND

Riverine:

MEDIUM RIVER, Moderate gradient, Pool, CREEK, BIG RIVER

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Ecological systems and subsytems (about):

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Conservation:

Global conservation status rank:

G5

Secure globally - Common in the world; widespread and abundant (but may be rare in some parts of its range).

State conservation status rank:

S5

Secure in New York - Common in New York, widespread and abundant.

Federal protection:

Not Listed

State protection:

Not Listed

Not listed or protected by New York State.

SGCN:

NYNHP track status:

N: Do not track

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More information:

Conservation guide:

None

NatureServe explorer link:

https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.105635/Ambloplites_rupestris/