Similar to black crappie but more silvery in color. Black markings tend to form vertical bars rather than random spots as in black crappie. The dorsal fin has 6 spines. The body is compressed or flat. Tail fin, dorsal and anal fins are spotted<br><br>The meat is white, fine textured and tasty.
History:
Non-native. Introduced in 1903.
Life Span:
Size:
6 to 17 inches
Weight:
3 oz. to over 3 pounds
Food:
Insect and plankton eaters until they reach four or five inches switching to a fish diet. In Arizona, threadfin shad are their main diet.
Habitat:
More tolerant of warm, turbid waters than black crappie.
Range:
Lake Pleasant is the only lake where white crappie are occasionally caught.
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