white perch
(Morone americana)
This species is Native and Introduced across its range in the United States
Origin
Native to North America along the St. Lawrence-Lake Ontario drainage in Quebec, Canada to South Carolina, United States.
Life Cycle
In its native estuarine environment, spawning of M. americana takes place in the spring in freshwater portions of streams and rivers. After spawning adults return to saltier bays and coastal areas.
Distribution
M. americana is established in all 5 Great Lakes (i.e., Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario) and the surrounding states. Additionally, it is established in Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Vermont.
Control Efforts
Anglers and boaters can prevent the spread of M. americana by inspecting and cleaning equipment. Outreach and education can reduce the spread of invasives.
https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=777
https://www.fws.gov/fisheries/ans/erss/highrisk/Morone-americana-WEB-7-30-2014.pdf
Native to North America along the St. Lawrence-Lake Ontario drainage in Quebec, Canada to South Carolina, United States.
Life Cycle
In its native estuarine environment, spawning of M. americana takes place in the spring in freshwater portions of streams and rivers. After spawning adults return to saltier bays and coastal areas.
Distribution
M. americana is established in all 5 Great Lakes (i.e., Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario) and the surrounding states. Additionally, it is established in Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and Vermont.
Control Efforts
Anglers and boaters can prevent the spread of M. americana by inspecting and cleaning equipment. Outreach and education can reduce the spread of invasives.
https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=777
https://www.fws.gov/fisheries/ans/erss/highrisk/Morone-americana-WEB-7-30-2014.pdf
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Maps
EDDMapS Distribution - This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts, herbaria, and literature. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org
State Lists - This map identifies those states that have this species on their invasive species list or law.
Invasive Listing Sources
Taxonomic Rank
| Domain: Eukarya |
| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Subphylum: Vertebrata |
| Class: Actinopterygii |
| Subclass: Neopterygii |
| Order: Perciformes |
| Suborder: Percoidei |
| Family: Moronidae |
| Genus: Morone |
| Morone americana |