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Rock Bass, Redeye, Goggle-eye (Amblo- 

 plitcs rupestris). This is a fish of olive 

 green color with a brassy luster on the 

 sides. The young fishes have black bars. 

 The eyes are very large with the iris bright 



Fig. 78. Calico Bass, Pomoxys sparoides 



red. The rock bass will live well in the 

 aquarium, but it should never be kept with 

 weaker or smaller fishes, as it is very bold, 

 aggressive and voracious. 



Calico Bass, Grass Bass, Barfish (Pomoxys 

 sparoides). This resembles the sunfish in 



