Genus Morone is the scientific name for a group of fish species commonly known as the striped bass or rockfish. There are several synonyms that have been used to describe this group of fish depending on their location and specific features. Some of the synonyms for Genus Morone include Morone saxatilis, the Atlantic striped bass, and Morone chrysops, the white bass. Other synonyms include Roccus lineatus, the striped bass of southern states, and Morone americana, the American striped bass. Despite having different names, these species all belong to the same group of fish characterized by their distinctive striped patterns and broad range of habitats from saltwater to freshwater.