A Virginia angler made a rare catch when he reeled in a rare golden-hued largemouth bass while practicing for a fishing tournament, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) noted in a blog Thursday.
A Virginia angler made a rare catch when he reeled in a rare golden-hued largemouth bass while practicing for a fishing tournament, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources noted in aThe fisherman, Jacob Moore, thought his find in the James River was the result of albinism, which in other animals, including humans, results in red eyes and a pallid color resulting from a lack of pigmentation.
In fact, officials noted, the fish’s golden color is the result of a genetic mutation known as xanthism. Mr. Moore snapped a picture with the fish, which measured 16.5 inches, before returning it to the water.
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