Warmouth are native to the Great Lakes Basin and the Mississippi Basin, from Texas to Florida and northward to Minnesota and Pennsylvania, and have also been introduced into other states across the U.S. They are tolerant of poor water conditions and are typically found in lakes, swamps, and slow-moving streams, often near cover such as banks, underwater structures, and vegetation. Warmouth are olive-brown in color with darker mottled markings forming vertical bars and a lighter golden belly. They have three to five darker streaks radiating from the eyes, and males have a bright orange spot at the base of the soft dorsal fin. This species typically reaches 4–10 inches (10–25 cm) in length, though some individuals can exceed 12 inches (30 cm). They primarily feed on small fish and aquatic invertebrates. Sources: Texas Parks & Wildlife (https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/species/war/) and Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (https://invasions.si.edu/nemesis/species_summary/168139)