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The Nonindigenous Occurrences section of the NAS species profiles has a new structure. The section is now dynamically updated from the NAS database to ensure that it contains the most current and accurate information. Occurrences are summarized in Table 1, alphabetically by state, with years of earliest and most recent observations, and the tally and names of drainages where the species was observed. The table contains hyperlinks to collections tables of specimens based on the states, years, and drainages selected. References to specimens that were not obtained through sighting reports and personal communications are found through the hyperlink in the Table 1 caption or through the individual specimens linked in the collections tables.

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Common name: White Bass × Yellow Bass

Identification: Hybrid.

Size: 1.04 kg

Native Range: None; artificial hybrid.

Alaska	Hawaii	Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands	Guam Saipan

Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
Interactive maps: Point Distribution Maps

Means of Introduction: Intentionally stocked as a sport fish in Louisiana and Oklahoma. Natural hybridization in Texas.

Status: Maintained by stocking in Louisiana and Oklahoma. Established in Texas.

Impact of Introduction: These hybrids represent a threat to the genetic integrity of the parental species because of potential backcrossing (Fries and Harvey 1989).

References: (click for full references)

Burr, B. - Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, IL. 1995.

Fries, L.T., and W.D. Harvey. 1989. Natural hybridization of white bass with yellow bass in Texas. Transactions American Fisheries Soceity 118(1):87-89.

International Game Fish Association. 1994. World record game fishes. International Game Fish Association, Pompano Beach, FL.

Page, L. M., and B. M. Burr. 1991. A field guide to freshwater fishes of North America north of Mexico. The Peterson Field Guide Series, volume 42. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, MA.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. 1993. Waterbody records listing.Texas Parks and Wildlife News, May 14, 1993. 15 pp.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. 2001. Fish Records: Water Body - All Tackle. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. April 24, 2001

Other Resources:
Fact Sheet for Morone chrysops - USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database

Fact Sheet for Morone mississippiensis - USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database

Author: Fuller, P.

Peer Review Date: 9/16/2011

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