Pomoxis, the genus name, is Greek: "poma, -atos" and "oxys" meaning sharp operculum. This references the fish's … Meer weergeven

Black crappies are most accurately identified by the seven or eight spines on its dorsal fin (white crappies have five or six dorsal spines). Crappies have a deep and laterally compressed body. They are usual… Meer weergeven

The black crappie's range is uncertain, since it has been widely transplanted, but it is presumed to be similar to the white crappie's. Its native range is suspected to be in the eastern United States and Canada, and … Meer weergeven

The black crappie's habitats are lakes, reservoirs, borrow pits, and navigation pools in large rivers. They prefer areas with little or no current, clear water, and abundant cover such as submerged timber or a… Meer weergeven

Crappies feed early in the morning and from about midnight until approximately 2 am. Individuals smaller than about 16 centimetres (6.3 in) in length eat plankton and minuscule crustaceans, while larger indiv… Meer weergeven