A Hybrid Striped Bass is a cross between a white bass and a striped bass.The crossing of a female striped bass with a male white bass (the original cross) is called the Palmetto Bass. The crossing of a male striped bass with a female white bass is called the Sunshine Bass(the reciprocal cross).
Hybrid Striped Bass is described as having seven or eight dark broken stripes running along the side of the silvery body with several extending to the tail. The back is dark green to black colored. Teeth at the base of the tongue are arranged in two parallel patches. Body is deep, usually measuring 1/3 of length of fish. Hybrid Striped Bass generally can not reproduce. It needs warm temperatures (68-86° F) for rapid growth. Market size is desirable at 1.5 to 3.5 lbs. HSB are raised for food and sport.
Hybrid Striped Bass White Bass Striped Bass
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