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Altamaha

American  
[awl-tuh-muh-haw] / ˈɔl tə məˌhɔ /

noun

  1. a river in SE Georgia, formed by the Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers and flowing to the Atlantic Ocean. 137 miles (220 km) long.


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University of Georgia researchers have identified and formally described two previously unrecognized species of black bass, known as Bartram's bass and Altamaha bass, in a recently published study.

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Altamaha bass, or Micropterus calliurus, also have golden scales but with olive edging and darker side markings.

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Bartram's and Altamaha bass are native to flowing river systems, where they typically inhabit pools and fast-moving areas near rocky shoals.

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Altamaha bass, or M. calliurus, received its name later.

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Bartram's bass were collected from 14 sites within the Savannah and Saluda River basins, while Altamaha bass were sampled from 14 locations in the Altamaha and Ogeechee River systems.

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