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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
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Rock Bass Ambloplites rupestris Also known as: google eye  | |
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Description: Thick-bodied with a rather large mouth and short, rounded pectoral fins. Has red eyes and six spines in anal fin. Brassy color with dark spots forming horizontal lines on sides. Diet primarily consists of adult and immature aquatic insects, along with lots of small minnows and crayfish. Does best in clear water with abundant cover. It is a solitary nester. Family: Sunfish Type: Sport Fish Range: Found in a few waters statewide, most common in sandpits along central Platte River. | |
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