What is a yellow perch?

yellow perch, scientifically named perca Flavescens , is a small freshwater fish. In his appearance his body has an oval, elongated shape. The colors of this kind of perch move from golden brown through olive and brilliant green on the back to shades of yellow and yellowish green on the sides. A series of dark vertical stripes along each side is the most important physical characteristic of the yellow perch. The adult average size is about 4.0-11.4 inches (10-29 cm) to length and weighs 6-16 ounces (170-454 g), although the individual samples called Jumbo perch could be significantly longer and heavier. Its easiest range is from South Carolina north to New Scotland. From there, the natural reach of the yellow perch extends west across Alabama, Missouri and Kansas on a continental gap before turning north to include Dakotas, Montana and Canada Most. This type of perch is a very popular sports fish and commercial fish and has been widely introduced into other areas of North America, where it is not an original species.

For the habitat is a yellow perch freshwater fish that prefers quiet, slowly moving rivers, ponds, streams and lakes. Most often, this fish occurs in shallow waters less than about 50 feet (15 m), but sometimes they can meet them at deeper depths or on the sandy bottom. The popular station is close to the coast between reeds, weeds or other water vegetation that offers protection, food and cover. Yellow perch is not very abundant in waters that are deep, clear or without vegetation. It was also introduced into artificial tanks, lakes and river channels.

In his diet, the yellow perch is carnivorous. Very young perch mainly feed on zooplankton. As a juvenile, they move to such an ad mosque and small flies. The adult yellow perch feeds mainly on small fish, fish eggs, crayfish and shrimp. Under the right circumstances, it is also known that this perch is cannibalistic.

yellow eyen extends once a year at the end of April or early May, when the water temperature is correct. Friction occurs late at night or early in the morning. Females put the clutch of the eggs into the water and two males release sperm through the eggs. The woman scrolls immediately, but both men remain briefly with eggs. Neither parent cares about eggs, which usually hatch in eight to 10 days.