The zander was first formally described in 1758 as Perca lucioperca by Carolus Linnaeus in volume 1 of the tenth … See more

The zander is the largest member of the Percidae and it usually has a long and muscular body which bears some resemblance to a Northern pike (Esox lucius), hence the alternative English common n… See more

The zander is very widely distributed across Eurasia, occurring in the drainages of the Caspian, Baltic, Black, Aral, North and Aegean Sea basins. The northern boundary of its distribution is in Finland. It has been introduced … See more

Zander inhabit freshwater bodies, especially large rivers and eutrophic lakes. They can tolerate brackish water and will make use of coastal lakes and estuaries. Individuals living in brackish water habitats migrate upr… See more

The zander is considered one of the most valuable food fish native to Europe. It is esteemed for its light, firm but tender meat with few bones and a delicate flavour. Although it is not generally bred for food, its adaptabilit… See more

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• "Sander lucioperca". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 19 March 2006.
• Boyd Huppert (December 7, 2004). Walleye or Zander? What Are You Really Eati… See more