Fishing for Western pirate perch

Aphredoderus gibbosus

The western pirate perch is a small, elusive freshwater fish recognized for its cylindrical body and distinctive dark stripe along its side. It inhabits clear, slow-moving streams and swamps in the western Gulf Coastal Plain of the United States. Typically reaching 2-3 inches in length and weighing a few grams, it is nocturnal, often seeking shelter under debris during daylight. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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