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Crappie(Pomoxis) |
There are two species of crappie that inhabit many waters throughout the US.
The Black Crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus) has black blotchy spot patterns on its back and sides, an olive-colored back, a greenish-yellow belly and 7 to 8 dorsal spines. Black crappies live primarily in the backwaters of lakes and rivers, as well as open water.
The White crappie (Pomoxis annularis) also has an olive back (6 dorsal spines), as well as spots that are much lighter. These spots are arranged in narrow bands that run down silvery sides. White crappie primarily prefer warm, slow moving river channels in open water that is more silty. However, whites can be found in the same body of water as black crappies.
Crappies travel and feed in scattered schools, eating small aquatic organisms and insects. Larger crappies will eat smaller, more immature fish. Also, these sun fish tend to migrate because of water temperature, food availability and oxygen levels. Spawning occurs from May through July in nest groups of 2 to 6 feet of water.
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