Pomoxis
Black (top) & white crappie (P. nigromaculatus & P. annularis)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Perciformes Family: Centrarchidae Genus: Pomoxis Rafinesque, 1818
Species
P. Chordates ( Phylum Chordata) are a group of Animals that includes the Vertebrates together with several closely related Invertebrates The Actinopterygii (the plural form of Actinopterygius) comprise the class of the ray-finned fishes. The Perciformes, also called the Percomorphi or Acanthopteri, include about 40% of all bony Fish and are the largest order of vertebrates. The sunfishes are a family ( Centrarchidae) of freshwater Ray-finned fish belonging to the order Perciformes. Constantine Samuel Rafinesque-Schmaltz, as he is known in Europe ( October 22 1783 - September 18 1840) was a nineteenth-century In Biology, a species is one of the basic units of Biological classification and a Taxonomic rank. annularis - white crappie P. nigromaculatus - black crappie

"Calico Bass" redirects here. For the marine fish, see Kelp Bass. The Kelp Bass ( Paralabrax clathratus) sometimes referred to as the Calico Bass (leading to easy confusion with the freshwater fishes from the genus

Pomoxis is a genus of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (family Centrarchidae) of order Perciformes. A genus (plural genera from Γένος Latin genus "descent family type gender" is a low-level Taxonomic Freshwater is a word that refers to bodies of water such as Ponds lakes rivers and streams containing low concentrations of dissolved Salts and other Total dissolved Fish are aquatic Vertebrate animals that are typically ectothermic (previously Cold-blooded) covered with scales, and equipped with two In Biological classification, family ( Latin The sunfishes are a family ( Centrarchidae) of freshwater Ray-finned fish belonging to the order Perciformes. This article is about the taxonomic rank for the sequence of species in a taxonomic list see Taxonomic order In scientific classification used The Perciformes, also called the Percomorphi or Acanthopteri, include about 40% of all bony Fish and are the largest order of vertebrates. The type species is P. In Taxonomy, a type species is the species that originally defined a genus. annularis, the white crappie. The common name crappie (pronounced /ˈkræpiː/), ^{[1] [2]} refers to either of the Pomoxis species, both of which are extremely popular game fish. Game fish are Fish pursued for Sport by recreational Anglers.

Both species of crappie as adults feed predominantly on smaller species, including the young of their own predators (which include the northern pike, muskellunge, and walleye). The northern pike (known as the pike in Britain Esox lucius, is a Species of carnivorous Fish of the genus Esox (the pikes The muskellunge, Esox masquinongy, is also known as the muskie, musky or maskinonge. The walleye (common US name or yellow pickerel (Canada ( Sander vitreus vitreus, formerly Stizostedion vitreum vitreum) is a freshwater Perciform They have diverse diets, however, including zooplankton, insects, and crustaceans. Zooplankton are the Heterotrophic (sometimes detritivorous) type of Plankton. Insects ( Class Insecta) are a major group of Arthropods and the most diverse group of Animals on the Earth with over a million described Structure of crustaceans As Arthropods crustaceans have a stiff Exoskeleton, which must be shed to allow the animal to grow ( Ecdysis or molting ^{[3] [4] [5]} By day, crappie tend to be less active and to concentrate around weed beds or submerged objects, such as logs and boulders; they feed especially at dawn and dusk, moving then into open water or approaching the shore. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

The Pomoxis species are highly regarded game fishes and are often considered to be among the best tasting freshwater fish. Because of their diverse diets, crappie may be caught in many ways, including casting light jigs, trolling with minnows or artificial lures, using small spinnerbaits, or using bobbers. In Angling, casting is the act of throwing a Fishing line out over the water using a flexible Fishing rod. For other uses see troll. Trolling is a method of Fishing where one or more Fishing lines baited with lures or A Spinnerbait refers to any one of a family of Fishing lures that get their name from one or more metal blades shaped so as to spin like a Propeller when the lure is Crappie are also popular with ice-fishers, as they are active in winter. Ice fishing is the Activity of catching fish with lines and fish hooks or spears through an opening in the Ice on a frozen body of Water ^{[5] [6] [7] [8]}

The genus name Pomoxis derives from the Greek πώμα (cover, plug, operculum) and οξύς (sharp). Greek (el ελληνική γλώσσα or simply el ελληνικά — "Hellenic" is an Indo-European language, spoken today by 15-22 million people mainly The operculum of a bony fish is the hard bony flap covering and protecting the Gills In most fish the rear edge of the operculum roughly marks the division between The common name (also spelled croppie or crappé), derives from the Canadian French crapet, which refers to many different fishes of the family Centrarchidae. Canadian French is an Umbrella term for the varieties of the French language used in Canada. Note that the plural form of the name, crappies, tends not to be used, by analogy with fishes, except to refer to types of crappie. Other names for crappies are papermouths, calico bass, strawberry bass, white perch, specks, sac-a-lait (in southern Louisiana)^[9], rock bass and Oswego bass. The State of Louisiana ( or, État de Louisiane, pronounced) is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America

Contents 1 White crappie 2 Black crappie 3 Crappie angling 4 Pictures 5 References 6 Notes

White crappie

The white crappie, Pomoxis annularis Rafinesque, 1818, is native throughout the eastern half of Canada and the United States, and has been widely introduced in the west as well. Constantine Samuel Rafinesque-Schmaltz, as he is known in Europe ( October 22 1783 - September 18 1840) was a nineteenth-century Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

The dorsal fin of the white crappie has six spines. A dorsal fin is a Fin located on the backs of some Fishes Whales Dolphins and Porpoises as well as the (extinct The maximum recorded length for a white crappie is 53. 0 cm (21 in), with a maximum weight of almost 2. A centimetre ( American spelling: centimeter, symbol cm) is a unit of Length in the Metric system, equal to one hundredth Inches redirects here To see the Les Savy Fav album see Inches. 35 kg (more than 5. 18 lb); it can live as long as ten years. The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass ^[3]

These species prefers slower-moving water, often turbid, whether a backwater of a small creek or a large lake.

When spawning, the white crappie deposits its eggs on plant surfaces^[3] or in poorly-defined nests in shallow water. ^[6]

This very prolific fish may overpopulate small bodies of water under 40 ha (100 acres) in area. Explanation The hectare is commonly used in most countries around the world especially in domains concerned with land planning and management such as Agriculture, The acre is a unit of Area in a number of different systems including the imperial and U ^[10]

Black crappie

The black crappie, Pomoxis nigromaculatus (Lesueur, 1829), is very similar to P. Charles Alexandre Lesueur ( January 1, 1778 - December 12, 1846) was a French naturalist, Artist and annularis in size, shape, and habits, except that it is darker, with a pattern of black spots. It is most accurately identified by the seven or eight spines on its dorsal fin. A dorsal fin is a Fin located on the backs of some Fishes Whales Dolphins and Porpoises as well as the (extinct The oldest recorded age of a specimen is fifteen years, although seven years is a more typical life span for the species. ^{[4] [5]}

The black crappie's range is uncertain, since it has been so widely transplanted, but it is presumed to be similar to the white crappie's; as of 2005, populations existed in all of the lower 48 states. The term continental United States refers to the 48 contiguous states located on the North American continent south of the border with Canada plus the District ^{[4] [11]}

The black crappie tends to prefer clearer water than the white crappie does. Its diet, as an adult, also tends to be less dominated by other fishes than that of the white crappie. ^{[4] [11]}

The breeding season varies by location, due to the species’ great range; breeding temperature is 14‒20 °C (58‒68 °F) and spawning occurs between April and June. The Celsius Temperature scale was previously known as the centigrade scale. Fahrenheit is a temperature scale named after Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit (1686–1736 a German Physicist who proposed it in 1724 ^[5] Spawning occurs in a nest built by the male, who guards the eggs and young. ^{[4] [7] [5]}

Like P. annularis, P. nigromaculatus is very prolific and can tend to overpopulate its environment, with negative consequences both for the crappie and for other fish species. ^[5] A commercial supplier of the fish, however, claims that it can be safely stocked in ponds as small as one acre (0. 4 ha) in area. ^[10]

Crappie angling

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Angling for Crappie is popular throughout much of North America. Fly fishing is a distinct and ancient Angling method most renowned as a method for catching Trout and Salmon, but employed today for a wide variety of The bluefish ( Pomatomus saltatrix) called tailor in Australia, is a species of popular marine game- Fish found in all climates The brook trout, Salvelinus fontinalis, (sometimes called the eastern brook trout, Adirondack coaster lake trout) is a Species of Fish "Calico Bass" redirects here For the marine fish see Kelp Bass. The taimen ( Hucho taimen) also known as Siberian taimen and Siberian salmon, is a Species of Fish in the Salmon The largemouth bass ( Micropterus salmoides) is a Species of Fish in the sunfish family. The northern pike (known as the pike in Britain Esox lucius, is a Species of carnivorous Fish of the genus Esox (the pikes Peacock bass is the common name in English for several Species of Tropical, Freshwater fish of the Genus Cichla The shoal bass ( Micropterus cataractae) is a Species of Freshwater Fish in the sunfish family ( Centrarchidae) of The smallmouth bass ( Micropterus dolomieui) is a Species of Freshwater Fish in the sunfish family ( Centrarchidae) The American shad or Atlantic shad, Alosa sapidissima, is a Species of Anadromous Fish in family Clupeidae For the computer security term see Phishing. Fishing is the activity of catching Fish. Angling is a method of Fishing by means of an "angle" ( hook) Methods vary, but among the most popular is called "Spider Rigging," a method characterized by a fisherman in a boat with many long fishing rods pointing away from the angler at various angles like spokes from a wheel^[12]. A fishing rod or a fishing pole is a Tool used to catch fish, usually in conjunction with the Sport of Angling, can also be used in Anglers who employ the Spider Rigging method may choose from among many popular baits. Some of the most popular are plastic jigs with lead jig heads, crankbaits or live minnows. Plugs are a popular type of hard-bodied Fishing lure. They are widely known by a number of other names depending on the country and region Many anglers also chum or dump live bait into the water to attract the fish hoping the fish will bite their bait. Crappie are also regularly targeted and caught during the spawning period by fly fishermen, and can be taken from frozen ponds and lakes in winter by ice fishing. Fly fishing is a distinct and ancient Angling method most renowned as a method for catching Trout and Salmon, but employed today for a wide variety of Ice fishing is the Activity of catching fish with lines and fish hooks or spears through an opening in the Ice on a frozen body of Water Crappie anglers share information about habitat, seasonal habits, and how to catch Crappie at http://www.Crappie.com.

Pictures

P. annularis

P. nigromaculatus

a "black-nosed" crappie

References

• "Pomoxis". FishBase. FishBase is a comprehensive Database of information about Fish. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. March 2006 version. N. p. : FishBase, 2006.
• Pomoxis (TSN 168165). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Integrated Taxonomic Information System ( ITIS) is a partnership designed to provide consistent and reliable information on the Taxonomy of biological Species Retrieved on 29 June 2006. Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
• Ellis, Jack (1993). The Sunfishes-A Fly Fishing Journey of Discovery. Bennington, VT: Abenaki Publishers, Inc. . ISBN 0-936644-17-6.  
• Rice, F. Philip (1964). America's Favorite Fishing-A Complete Guide to Angling for Panfish. New York: Harper Row.  
• Rice, F. Philip (1984). Panfishing. New York: Stackpole Books. ISBN 0-943822-25-4.  
• Malo, John (1981). Fly-Fishing for Panfish. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Dillon Press Inc. . ISBN 0875182089.  

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