| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / BlackCrappie
FISH GALLERY Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223 |
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Common Name: |
Black Crappie
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| Scientific Name: | Pomoxis nigromaculatus
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| Length or Size: | 3.5 - 8 inches after 2 years. 12 inches after 4 years.
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| Comment: | Popular freshwater panfish. Has 7-8 dorsal spines whereas white crappie has only 6. Prefers clearer water than white crappie.
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