Silver Perch
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| The silver perch (Bairdiella chrysura) is a member of the drum family, croaker clan. It is a very silvery fish with a darker back. It only grows to about eight inches and favors mud bottoms. One author I read said "they are the joy of midwestern visitors to Florida, who catch them by the bucketful. Most often referred to as butterfish." Another author and biologist said they fail to have much of a following and are uncommon in large numbers. If you happen to catch any, put them in the bait well because a big grouper or snapper will follow them right to the fish box. | |
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This page was last updated January 1, 2004 |
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