Ozark bass

Ambloplites constellatus

Goggle eyes watch over the White River drainage

Temperate
Northern Hemisphere
Restricted distribution
Freshwater fish
North America
Fusiform
Medium
Temperate fish

The Ozark bass (Ambloplites constellatus) is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of order Centrarchiformes. It is native only to the White River, Sac River, James River, and Pomme de Terre River drainages of Missouri and Arkansas. The species is commonly referred to as "goggle-eye".

Class: Teleosts
Order: Freshwater Sunfishes and Allies
Family: Centrarchidae
Genus: Ambloplites
Maximum length: 27.9 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: North America: occurs only in White River drainage in Missouri and Arkansas, USA. Transplanted in other streams in Missouri and Arkansas, but no evidence of establishment.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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