American silver perch
Encyclopedia
The American silver perch, Bairdiella chrysoura, is an American fish. Widespread on the eastern seaboard, the silver perch is commonly caught by inshore anglers in search of larger species. Rarely attains 9 inches (228.6 mm). Silver Perch are an underutilized resource as they are excellent table fare and a welcome addition to any Southern
fall fish fry.
Appearance:
Color silvery with yellowish fins
No spots
No chin barbels
No prominent canine teeth at tip of upper jaw
Preopercle finely serrated
5 to 6 chin pores
Mouth terminal
Habitat:
Silver perch are found inshore in seagrass beds, tidal creeks and rivers, and marshes.
Behavior:
Spawning takes place in shallow, saline portions of bays and other inshore areas, peaking between May and September. Silver perch mature by second or third year (by 6 inches). Adults eat crustaceans and small fishes. They may live to 6 years.
State Record:
This species is not currently eligible for a state record.
Fishing Tips and Facts:
Additional Information:
Silver perch are similar in appearance to the sand seatrout, Cynoscion arenarius. Seatrout usually have 1 or 2 prominent canine teeth at tip of upper jaw and do not have chin pores.
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fall fish fry.
Fishing
Silver Perch: Bairdiella chrysouraAppearance:
Color silvery with yellowish fins
No spots
No chin barbels
No prominent canine teeth at tip of upper jaw
Preopercle finely serrated
5 to 6 chin pores
Mouth terminal
Habitat:
Silver perch are found inshore in seagrass beds, tidal creeks and rivers, and marshes.
Behavior:
Spawning takes place in shallow, saline portions of bays and other inshore areas, peaking between May and September. Silver perch mature by second or third year (by 6 inches). Adults eat crustaceans and small fishes. They may live to 6 years.
State Record:
This species is not currently eligible for a state record.
Fishing Tips and Facts:
Additional Information:
Silver perch are similar in appearance to the sand seatrout, Cynoscion arenarius. Seatrout usually have 1 or 2 prominent canine teeth at tip of upper jaw and do not have chin pores.