There are currently 8 Black Bass recognized and published by the American Fisheries Society. These Black Bass are freshwater ray-finned fish that are part of the Sunfish Family. The Black Bass are very popular among anglers and professional sport fisherman. Below you can find a list of each Black Bass species and a link to their individual section. I have also provided a list of common Black Bass that has not been recognized by AFS and the current known species that they are currently recognized as.
Black Bass (Micropterus)
Largemouth Bass (Micropterus Salmoides)- "The Largemouth Bass is one the most popular freshwater game fish in North America."
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Unrecognized Black Bass Species List
Coosa Bass (Micropterus Coosae)
Discovered: 2013, Current Species: Redeye Bass
Cahaba Bass (Micropterus Cahabae)
Discovered: 2013, Current Species: Redeye Bass
Chattahoochee Bass (Micropterus Chattahoochae)
Discovered: 2013, Current Species: Redeye Bass
Tallapoosa Bass (Micropterus Tallapoosae)
Discovered: 2013, Current Species: Redeye Bass
Warrior Bass (Micropterus Warriorensis)
Discovered: 2013, Current Species: Redeye Bass
Choctaw Bass (Micropterus Haiaka)
Discovered: 2013, Current Species: Spotted Bass
Florida Bass (Micropterus Floridanus)
Discovered: 1822, Current Species: Largemouth Bass
Discovered: 2013, Current Species: Redeye Bass
Cahaba Bass (Micropterus Cahabae)
Discovered: 2013, Current Species: Redeye Bass
Chattahoochee Bass (Micropterus Chattahoochae)
Discovered: 2013, Current Species: Redeye Bass
Tallapoosa Bass (Micropterus Tallapoosae)
Discovered: 2013, Current Species: Redeye Bass
Warrior Bass (Micropterus Warriorensis)
Discovered: 2013, Current Species: Redeye Bass
Choctaw Bass (Micropterus Haiaka)
Discovered: 2013, Current Species: Spotted Bass
Florida Bass (Micropterus Floridanus)
Discovered: 1822, Current Species: Largemouth Bass