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White Crappie
Pomoxis annularis
The white crappie (Pomoxis annularis: Promoxis=opercle sharp; annularis=having rings) is a freshwater fish found in North America, one of the two crappies. Former common names include goldring and silver perch. The USS Goldring is named for the fish.
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FamilySunfish family
Water typeFreshwater
Body shapeRound & deep
RegionSouthern waters
Size classSmall
DietCarnivore
HabitatDemersal
Maximum length21"
Maximum weight5 lb
Record size compared to the biggest fish in the game.
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The white crappie (Pomoxis annularis: Promoxis=opercle sharp; annularis=having rings) is a freshwater fish found in North America, one of the two crappies.
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