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Animals
Olive-gold predator with glassy light-gathering eyes and a white-tipped tail.
Field facts
HabitatReservoirs, large rivers
RangeNorthern lakes, major reservoirs
When to lookSpawns March; caught year-round
StatusSecure; stocked (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesSauger, Yellow Perch
Field note: Its mirror-like eye layer lets it hunt at dusk when prey cannot see back.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Check the daily bag and size limits before you keep any.
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