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TABS Species Account TN00013 

TN00013    ROCK BASS    AMBLOPLITES RUPESTRIS

Tennessee Animal Biogeographic System TABS

version 12/2002


Taxonomy
Status
Distribution
Habitat Associations
Food Habits
Environmental Associations
Life History
Management Practices
References

Environmental Associations

LifestageEnvironmental Association
GeneralDissolved Oxygen: Specified in Comments
GeneralWater Temperature: Specified in Comments
GeneralWater pH: Specified in Comments
GeneralTurbidity: Clear water
GeneralTurbidity: Clear water but tolerate periodic cloudiness
GeneralSubstrate: Specified in Comments
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Gravel
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Rubble
GeneralBottom Type [Aquatic]: Boulders
GeneralAquatic Vegetation [specified type]: Specified in comments
GeneralDensity of Aquatic Vegetation: High
GeneralFlow: Large streams [1000-5000 cfs mean annual low]
GeneralWater Velocity [Instream Flow Group Increments]: Specified in Comments
GeneralSalinity: Specified in Comments
GeneralWater Depth Preference: Specified in Comments
GeneralAquatic Features: Stream weed beds
GeneralAquatic Features: Specified in Comments
Breeding AdultWater Temperature: Specified in Comments
Breeding AdultBottom Type [Aquatic]: Sand
Breeding AdultBottom Type [Aquatic]: Organic debris
Breeding AdultTurbidity: Clear water
Breeding AdultBottom Type [Aquatic]: Pebble
Breeding AdultBottom Type [Aquatic]: Gravel
Breeding AdultWater Depth Preference: Specified in Comments
Breeding AdultWater Level: Permanently flooded areas
Breeding AdultWater Velocity [Instream Flow Group Increments]: Specified in Comments
Breeding AdultWater Velocity [Instream Flow Group Increments]: 1.0-1.5 fps
Breeding AdultWater Velocity [Instream Flow Group Increments]: Specified in Comments
Breeding AdultWater Velocity [Instream Flow Group Increments]: 2.0-2.5 fps
Feeding JuvenileWater Depth Preference: Specified in Comments
Feeding JuvenileTurbidity: Clear water
Feeding JuvenileSee comments on environmental associations
Resting JuvenileTurbidity: Clear water
Resting JuvenileSee comments on environmental associations
Feeding AdultTurbidity: Clear water
Feeding AdultWater Velocity [Instream Flow Group Increments]: Specified in Comments
Feeding AdultWater Velocity [Instream Flow Group Increments]: 1.0-1.5 fps
Feeding AdultWater Velocity [Instream Flow Group Increments]: Specified in Comments
Feeding AdultWater Velocity [Instream Flow Group Increments]: 2.0-2.5 fps
Feeding AdultWater Level: Permanently flooded areas
Feeding AdultAquatic Features: Pool areas
Resting AdultAquatic Vegetation [specified type]: Specified in comments
Resting AdultDensity of Aquatic Vegetation: High
Resting AdultWater Velocity [Instream Flow Group Increments]: Specified in Comments
Resting AdultWater Velocity [Instream Flow Group Increments]: 1.0-1.5 fps
Resting AdultWater Velocity [Instream Flow Group Increments]: Specified in Comments
Resting AdultWater Velocity [Instream Flow Group Increments]: 2.0-2.5 fps
Resting AdultWater Level: Permanently flooded areas
Resting AdultAquatic Features: Pool areas
Resting AdultSee comments on environmental associations
Resting AdultWater Temperature: Specified in Comments

Comments on General Environmental Associations

IS MOST ABUNDANT IN WELL-OXYGENATED WATER *TN5174*

Comments on Limiting Environmental Associations

0

References/LifestageReference Numbers
GeneralTN5174, 1579, 816, 1641, 788, 1187
Breeding Adult6473, 4205
Feeding Adult1187, 6472, 1314, 1125, 1579
Resting Adult1187, 6472, 1579, 1314
Feeding Juvenile1187, 6472
Resting Juvenile1187, 6472


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