Black Crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus)

Also known as Calico Bass, Crappie, Crawpie, Grass Bass, Moonfish, Oswego Bass, Papermouth, Shiner, Sort Crappie, Speckled Bass, Strawberry Bass

Description

Also known as Calico Bass, Crappie, Crawpie, Grass Bass, Moonfish, Oswego Bass, Papermouth, Shiner, Sort Crappie, Speckled Bass, Strawberry Bass.

Found in schools, close to vegetation, over clear water, mud and sand bottoms, of backwater creeks, lakes, ponds, pools, and streams.
They feed on small fish and invertebrates.
Length - 40cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread North America

Sunfish have been introduced into many areas outside of where they originally came from, Europe being one place, mainly for sport fishing! Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/3388

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