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A Common Logperch found in the Tellico River in Tellico Plains, Tenn.

Common Logperch

Fish / Percina caprodes
Length Up to 7"
Conservation Status
Least Concern

The Logperch is widespread across central and northeastern North America in the Mississippi River, St Lawrence-Great Lakes, and Hudson Bay drainages, including the Tennessee and Cumberland river drainages. They live over gravel and sandy substrate in a wide variety of habitats. As with other members of the logperch group, Logperches have a pointed snout that they use to flip over rocks for feeding.

Range
Mississippi River, St Lawrence-Great Lakes, and Hudson Bay drainages, including the Tennessee and Cumberland river drainages
Habitat
sandy substrate in a variety of rivers and streams
Diet
aquatic insects, larvae and fish eggs
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