WHITE CRAPPIE

DESCRIPTION

• Freshwater fish found in North America
• Life expectancy of 2-7 years
• Rarely exceed 2 pounds
• Silvery color, with green/brown shades on its back
• Average size range from 6.7 to 20.9 in

BEHAVIOR

• Often found schooling together
• Feed on small minnows and insects
• Found in large rivers, reservoirs, and lakes
• Spawn in March through May
• Fully mature in 2-3 years

SPAWNING

• Crappie build nests in shallow, calm water near vegetation
• Nests are often built in groups
• Males guard nest until the eggs hatch and young leave
• Females produce between 2,900 and 91,700 eggs
• Eggs hatch within 3-5 days