What does the yellow perch look like?
The yellow perch can grow to be 4 to 10 inches long. They have two nostrils, two eyes and are a yellowish color. The yellow perch has two dorsal fins (on their back), two pectoral fins and two pelvic fins. They have 6-8 dark stripes that are found on their back. They weigh 6 to 16 ounces. Where do yellow perch live? Yellow perch live in the United States and Canada. They live in lakes, ponds and streams. They like places with trees or bushes growing over the water. What do yellow perch eat? This type of perch eats insect larvae, worms and small fish. More facts about the yellow perch: – Yellow perch spawn in the spring. Spawn means to lay eggs. They lay their eggs in the weeds. – It is a freshwater fish. – They can live as long as thirteen years. – They rest during the night and look for food during the day. – Yellow perch like to swim near the surface of the water. They never go below thirty feet.
