Logperch
Percina caprodes
Where at Shedd?
At Home on the Great Lakes
| Diet | Insects, insect larvae and fish eggs |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 7 inches (18 cm); common length 5 inches (12.5 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | North America |
| Habitat | Freshwaters of eastern and central North America |
Did you know?
- This fish is the largest of the darters—one of the few darter species large enough to be caught on a fisherman’s line.
- The logperch uses its snout to flip over stones as it looks for insect larvae and fish eggs to eat.