Just curious. Where exactly are LMs a truly native species. In Arizona
they were introduced in 1897 according to the Arizona Game & Fish Dept.

http://www.gf.state.az.us/h_f/fish_l...uth_bass.shtml

Description
Non-native. Introduced in 1897. Very large mouth with upper jaw of adults
extending beyond rear margin of eye. Dark olive-green on the back with green
sides shading to white belly. Dark horizontal band on each side. Deep notch
in dorsal fin. Soft dorsal fin usually has 12 to 13 rays. Length: 10 to 28
inches. Weight: 8 ounces to over 15 pounds.


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