Alabama Bass
Micropterus henshalli
Has 68 to 77 lateral line scales and 26 to 29 caudal peduncle scales. The upper jaw extends almost to the rear margin of the eye. A rectangular tooth patch on the tongue distinguishes this species from largemouth bass. The dorsal fin has nine to 11 (usually 10) spines and 11 to 13 rays that are broadly joined. The anal fin has three spines and nine to 11 rays. The body is olive green on the back with scattered dark mottling. The sides below the lateral blotches are light gray; many scales have dark spots forming horizontal rows. The venter is white. Juveniles have a black spot in the middle of the caudal fin base bordered by bright orange areas. The eyes are usually reddish but not as bright as those of redeye bass.
Their native range is limited to the upper Mobile basin. They have also been introduced into the Chattahoochee River.
Source: http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater/fish/bassblack/spotted/
