Not sure if this is Florida Bass or largemouth.
This observation is the same organism that was observed by Henry_cm in the same area. I also wanted to contribute my photos of this impressive creature.
Had to be at least 6 ft long getting some sun along the road at Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park
Nice female hanging out near a spoil. Got good angle of her tallons
This little guy was using a sponge instead of a shell form protection! this is the second time this was observed here in Saint Petersburg. This hermit crab was caught and released from the Discovery out of Downtown Saint Petersburg.
Caught this trunkfish at site 12 on the TBW eco-vessel. We have never caught one at this later juvenile stage. We may have caught a baby in the past but it is difficult to tell the difference between juvenile trunkfish and cow fish.
Caught and released aboard the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery during a public eco-tour.