Remi Masson / Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) Rio Ebro, Spain, April.

Cheryl-Samantha Owen / Juvenile Bass (Micropterus sp) measured as part of Northern Cape Department of Environmental Affairs (DENC) freshwater fish survey. Oorlogskloof Nature Reserve, Northern Cape, South Africa. In summer...

MYN / Krista Schlyer / Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), Anacostia watershed, Washington DC, USA, May. Meetyourneighbours.net project.

MYN / Krista Schlyer / Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) Anacostia River, Washington DC, April. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Alex Mustard / Portrait of Male largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) guarding its nest / eggs hidden in the plants growing on the bed of a river. Rainbow River, Florida, United States of America.

Alex Mustard / Portrait of Male largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) guarding its nest / eggs hidden in the plants growing on the bed of a river. Rainbow River, Florida, United States of America.

Alex Mustard / Male largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) guards his fry (too small to be visible) as they shelter amongst the roots of a tree submerged in a river. Rainbow River, Florida, United States of America...

Alex Mustard / Pair of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) spawning. The female (the smaller fish) has just released her eggs, which are visible on the riverbed, while the male (the larger fish) has turned on hi...

Alex Mustard / Smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) amongst weeds in Lake Baratz, Sardinia, Italy. This North American species has been introduced into freshwaters in Italy for recreational fishing.

Joel Sartore / Photo Ark / Alabama bass (Micropterus henshalli) juvenile, portrait, Alabama Aquatic Biodiversity Center. This fish was originally from the Cahaba River, Alabama. Captive.

Joel Sartore / Photo Ark / Alabama bass (Micropterus henshalli) juvenile, portrait, Alabama Aquatic Biodiversity Center. This fish was originally from the Cahaba River, Alabama. Captive.

Joel Sartore / Photo Ark / Redeye bass (Micropterus coosae) portrait, Alabama Aquatic Biodiversity Center. This fish was originally from Cheaha Creek, Calhoun County, Alabama. Captive.