Name three fish species that are classified as invasive or illegal to introduce/transport alive in Maine.

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Regulations to prevent the spread of invasive or non-native fish by prohibiting the transport of live fish between waters. In Maine, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are restricted in the northern zones, making it illegal to introduce or transport them alive there. Northern pike is regulated statewide because it is a aggressive predator that can disrupt native fish communities if moved to new waters. Together, these three species fit the rule of being invasive or illegal to introduce/transport alive in Maine.

The other options include species that are native to Maine, commonly stocked, or not prohibited from being transported alive under the same rules, so they don’t fit the stated classification.