Smallmouth Bass
![A Smallmouth Bass being held for a photo in a boat](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/media/images/D.Meyer_SmallmouthBass.jpg?itok=7i3Wp2f8)
Detailed Description
Smallmouth Bass are good indicators of methylmercury exposure to humans and wildlife because they are a common, popular sport fish and eat a variety of food during their lifetime. Juvenile Smallmouth Bass – smaller than 150mm in length - eat zooplankton, or microscopic animals. Early reproducing Smallmouth Bass – 150-250mm in length - eat mainly zooplankton and other invertebrates – such as bugs. Harvestable Smallmouth Bass – those larger than 250mm in length - eat mostly crayfish and fish.
Sources/Usage
Photo dedicated by Idaho Power Company to the Public Domain.