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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
The black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus) is a freshwater fish found in North America, one of the two crappies. It is very similar to the white crappie in size, shape, and habits, except that it is darker, with a pattern of black spots.
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FamilySunfish family
Water typeFreshwater
Body shapeRound & deep
RegionNationwide
Size classSmall
DietCarnivore
HabitatBenthopelagic
Maximum length19"
Maximum weight6 lb
Record size compared to the biggest fish in the game.
Did you know?
One of the best-eating freshwater fish — schools suspend at exact depths, so one usually means fifty.
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