FishincSpecies catalog
Striped bass
Morone saxatilis
Striped bass (Morone saxatilis) belongs to the family Moronidae. Habitat: fresh water, brackish water and salt water.
Profile
| Scientific name | Morone saxatilis |
|---|---|
| Family | Moronidae |
| Habitat | Fresh water, brackish water and salt water |
| Group | Predators |
| Other names | Striper, Rockfish, Rock, Linesider |
| Regional lists in Fishinc | US and Canada saltwater, USA and Canada freshwater |
Identifying features
- Elongated, robust bass body
- Two separate dorsal fins, the first spiny
- Silvery body with 7 or 8 bold, continuous dark horizontal stripes along the flanks
- Dark olive-blue back, white belly
- Forked tail
Striped bass in other languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Felsenbarsch |
| French | Bar rayé, Bar d'Amérique |
| Spanish | Lobina estriada, La lubina rayada atlántica |
| Italian | Persico spigola |
| Portuguese | Robalo riscado |
| Dutch | Gestreepte zeebaars, Rotsbaars, Groenkop |
| Polish | Skalnik prążkowany |
| Finnish | Juovabassi |
| Czech | Mořčák pruhovaný |
| Hungarian | Csíkos sügér, Csíkos fűrészessügér |
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