Pirate perch
Aphredoderus sayanus
Where at Shedd?
At Home on the Great Lakes
| Diet | Aquatic insects, small crustaceans and occasionally small fish |
|---|---|
| Size | Length: Up to 5.5 inches (14 cm); common length 4 inches (10 cm) |
| Type | Fishes |
| Range | North America |
| Habitat | Swamps, sloughs, ponds, lakes and small to large rivers of the Mississippi River and Great Lakes basins |
Did you know?
- While not endangered at a national level, the pirate perch is considered endangered regionally by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.