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Silver Perch

Bairdiella chrysoura

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Acanthuriformes ›Family: Sciaenidae ›Genus: Bairdiella

About

The American silver perch, Bairdiella chrysoura, is an American fish. Widespread on the eastern seaboard, the silver perch is commonly caught by inshore anglers in search of larger species. This fish rarely attains 9 inches (230 mm). Silver perch are an underutilized resource as they are excellent table fare and a welcome addition to any Southern fall fish fry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silver Perch?
The scientific name of Silver Perch is Bairdiella chrysoura.
What kingdom does Silver Perch belong to?
Silver Perch belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Silver Perch belong to?
Silver Perch belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Silver Perch belong to?
Silver Perch belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Silver Perch belong to?
Silver Perch belongs to the order Acanthuriformes.
What family does Silver Perch belong to?
Silver Perch belongs to the family Sciaenidae.
What genus does Silver Perch belong to?
Silver Perch belongs to the genus Bairdiella.