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Micropterus chattahoochae Baker, Johnston and Blanton, 2013
Chattahoochee Bass

Adult Chattahoochee Bass (232 mm total length) collected from the Upper Chattahoochee River near Helen, GA. Photo by Brett Albanese (Georgia DNR – Wildlife Resources).
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Federal Protection: No US federal protection

State Protection: No Georgia state protection

Global Rank: G3

State Rank: S1S2

Element Locations Tracked in Biotics: Yes

SWAP 2015 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): Yes

SWAP 2025 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): Yes

2025 SGCN Priority Tier: Highest Conservation Concern

Element Occurrences (EOs) in Georgia: 32

Habitat Summary for element in Georgia: flowing sections of streams and rivers, including river shoals

SWAP 2025 Threat Matrix

Threat 1 Threat 2 Threat 3
General Threat Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases Pollution Natural system modifications
Specific Threat Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases None Dams & water management/use

SWAP 2025 Conservation Actions:

  • Action 1: Minimize impacts of urbanization on aquatic SGCN and habitats
  • Action 2: Assess aquatic connectivity in SWAP priority watersheds
  • Action 3: Assess population genetics
  • Action 4: Research basic life history, habitat and conservation needs
  • Action 5: Develop and implement a plan to reintroduce or augment specific populations
  • Action 6: Provide technical and financial assistance to farmers/landowners to protect stream buffers and wetlands, minimize runoff of sediment and pollutants, and protect habitat from livestock trampling
Juvenile Chattahoochee Bass (78 mm TL) collected from the upper Chattahoochee River near Helen, GA. Photo by Brett Albanese (Georgia DNR – Wildlife Resources).
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