Editing Striped bass (section)

== Morphology and lifespan ==
The striped bass is a typical member of the family Moronidae in shape, having a streamlined, silvery body marked with longitudinal dark stripes running from behind the gills to the base of the tail. Common mature size is {{convert|20|to(-)|40|lb|kg|0}}. The largest specimen recorded was {{convert|124|lb|kg}}, netted in 1896. Striped bass are believed to live for up to 30 years.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{FishBase|genus=Morone|species=saxatilis |year=2007|month=March}}</ref> The average size in length is {{convert|20|to(-)|35|in|cm|-1}} and approximately {{convert|5|to(-)|20|lb|kg|0}}, but varies based on the fish's age and sex.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Learn about striped bass |url=https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-about-striped-bass |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241225122717/https://www.mass.gov/info-details/learn-about-striped-bass |archive-date=December 25, 2024 |access-date=January 16, 2025 |website=Mass.gov |language=en |url-status=live }}</ref>