Fish Facts » White Perch
Description
The white perch, Morone americana, is not a true perch but is, rather, a fish of the temperate bass family Moronidae, notable as a food and game fish in eastern North America.
Habitat
Although favouring brackish waters, it is also found in fresh water and coastal areas.
Size
It has been reported up to 49.5 cm (19.5 in.) in length and weighing 2.2 kg (4.8 lbs.).
Range
North America: St. Lawrence-Lake Ontario drainage in Quebec, Canada south to Peedee River in South Carolina, USA.
Source(s)
Wikipedia, FishBase
Source(s) on the web
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_perch,http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=355