WHITE PERCH
Morone americana
Morone americana
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The White perch is a member of the Temperate bass
family (Moronidae). This species spawns from late March through May, migrating from the lower portions of the Chesapeake Bay upstream to freshwater (semi-anadromous). The map below shows presence (green circles) of this species in the 1995-2019 MBSS dataset. |
| Illustration by Dave Neely |
Distribution of White perch in Maryland (MBSS data):
The MBSS has collected the following fishes in the family Moronidae:
| Common Name | Genus & species |
|---|---|
| Striped bass | Morone saxatilis |
| White perch | Morone americana |