  the striped bass (morone saxatilis), also called atlantic striped bass, striper, linesider, pimpfish, rock, or rockfish, is the state fish of maryland, rhode island, south carolina, and the state saltwater (marine) fish of new york, new jersey, virginia, and new hampshire. they are also found in the minas basin and gaspereau river in nova scotia, canada and the miramichi river and saint john river in new brunswick, canada. == morphology and lifespan == the striped bass is a typical member of the moronidae family in shape, having a streamlined, silvery body marked with longitudinal dark stripes running from behind the gills to the base of the tail. the maximum scientifically recorded weight is 57&nbsp;kg (125&nbsp;lb). common mature size is 120&nbsp;cm (3.9&nbsp;ft). striped bass are believed to live for up to 30 years. the maximum length is 1.8&nbsp;m (6&nbsp;ft). the average size is about 67â100&nbsp;cm (2.2-3.3&nbsp;ft) and 4.5-14.5&nbsp;kg (10-32&nbsp;lb).  ==distribution== thumb|right| ===natural distribution=== striped bass are native to the atlantic coastline of north america from the st. lawrence river into the gulf of mexico to approximately louisiana. they are anadromous fish that migrate between fresh and salt water. spawning takes place in fresh water. ===introductions outside their natural range=== striped bass have been introduced to the pacific coast of north america and into many of the large reservoir impoundments across the united states by state game and fish commissions for the purposes of recreational fishing and as a predator to control populations of gizzard shad.[http://www.arkansasstripers.com/striped-bass-management-plan.htm 
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