Perch fish

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Perch is a common name for fish of the genus Perca, freshwater gamefish belonging to the family Percidae. Many species of freshwater gamefish more or less resemble perch, but belong to different genera. In fact, the exclusively saltwater-dwelling red drum is often referred to as a red perch, though by definition perch are freshwater fish. The type species for this genus is the European perch, P. This species is typically greenish in color with dark vertical bars on its sides with a red or orange coloring in the tips of its fins. European perch, is found in North America. In northern areas, it is sometimes referred to as the lake perch.

This species is prized for its food quality and has often been raised in hatcheries and introduced into areas in which it is not native. The general body type of a perch is somewhat long and rounded. True perch have “rough” or ctenoid scales. On the anterior side of the head are the maxilla and lower mandible for the mouth, a pair of nostrils, and two lidless eyes. Perch are carnivorous fish most commonly found in small ponds, lakes, streams, or rivers. These fish feed on smaller fish, shellfish, or insect larvae, but can be caught with nearly any bait. They commonly spawn during the spring, when the females lay strings of eggs in covered areas such as near branches or underwater plants.

These fish are most abundant in clear, weedy lakes that have a muck, sand, or gravel bottom. Perch are a popular sport fish species. They are known to put up a fight, and to be good for eating. They can be caught with a variety of methods, including float fishing, lure fishing, and legering. Fly fishing for perch using patterns that imitate small fry or invertebrates can be successful. Special Reference to the Blood Vascular System”.

Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London. Nederlands record baars 56 cm – Bekijk de foto’s, lees het vangstverslag! Jayson Hernandez earned Fish of the Week honors for yet another big lake trout caught while perch fishing. Jayson Hernandez holds his big lake trout, one of many surprise catches by perch anglers on the Chicago lakefront. One of the great bonuses of perch fishing the Chicago lakefront this winter has been the surprise catches of brown trout and lake trout. Jayson Hernandez kept the saga of big lake trout being caught by perch anglers going.