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Walleye

Walleye & Perch

Walleye

Sander vitreus

FreshwaterPercidaeLeast Concern

About

Walleye are a freshwater perciform fish characterized by their large, pearlescent eyes that reflect light, giving them their name. They are primarily nocturnal predators, often found in lakes, rivers, and reservoirs with murky or stained water.

Average size
10-31 inches, 1-10 lbs
Colors
Olive or gold dorsally, fading to white on the belly, with dark bands on the dorsal fins and a white tip on the lower lobe of the caudal fin.
Diet
Primarily other fish (yellow perch, minnows, shiners), but also insects, crustaceans, and snails.
Region
Primarily found in the northern United States and Canada, extending southward into the central United States. They are common in the Great Lakes region, the Mississippi River basin, and the Missouri River basin.

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