Fishing for Silver perch

Bairdiella chrysoura

The silver perch is a small, silvery fish typically found in estuarine and coastal waters along the Atlantic coast. It averages 6-9 inches in length and weighs around 0.5 pounds. This species feeds on small invertebrates and plankton. Silver perch are known for their schooling behavior and are often found in shallow waters with sandy or muddy bottoms. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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