Rock Bass

Ambloplites rupestris

The rock bass, also known as the rock perch, goggle-eye, red eye, and black perch, is a freshwater fish native to east-central North America. This red-eyed fish is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of order Centrarchiformes and can be distinguished from other similar species by the six spines in the anal fin.

Scientific name

Ambloplites rupestris

Family

Centrarchidae

IUCN status

LC