White Perch Morone americana
Identification
This fish has silver coloration and faint stripes.
Location
Introduced
Size
6 to 12 inches
Diet
It feeds on fish insects and zooplankton.
Habitat
It occurs in Lake Erie and rivers.
Activity Period
Year round
Behavior
It is invasive in Lake Erie. It is active year round.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in spring.
Population
The population is abundant in Lake Erie.
History
It was introduced accidentally.
Human Interactions
It interacts with anglers frequently.
Facts
It competes with native species.
Sources
ODNR academic sources
Fish insects zooplankton | Lakes rivers Lake Erie | Northern Ohio