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| Ambloplites cavifrons Cope, 1868 |
The Roanoke bass (Ambloplites cavifrons) is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of order Perciformes. It is native only to a few river systems, including the Eno River in North Carolina and the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina.
A. cavifrons reaches a maximum recorded overall length of 36 cm (14 in) and a maximum recorded weight of 620 g (1.4 lb).
It prefers clear, rocky creeks and pools.
The Roanoke bass is considered Vulnerable because its very small range renders it sensitive to danger from human activity.