Bony fish
American Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
Also known as: American Perch, Coontail, European Perch, Lake Perch, Raccoon Perch, Ringed Perch, Ringtail Perch, Striped Perch, Yellow Perch
ALSO KNOWN AS
- American Perch
- Coontail
- European Perch
- Lake Perch
- Raccoon Perch
- Ringed Perch
- Ringtail Perch
- Striped Perch
- Yellow Perch
LCLeast ConcernIUCN Red List, 2013
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Overview
Found in schools, close to vegetation, in clear water shorelines, of creeks, lakes, ponds, and rivers, also brackish waters, and salt lakes.
Widespread North America
A popular game fish these fish display some of the most beautiful colours.
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How to identify
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Habitat & where to find it
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LIVES IN
Found in schools, close to vegetation, in clear water shorelines, of creeks, lakes, ponds, and rivers, also brackish waters, and salt lakes.
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Perches (Percidae)
