Species profile
Zander
Sander lucioperca
Bony fishIUCN: Least Concern1.3K iNat observations
At a glance
Zander (Sander lucioperca) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species regulated in 3 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
Confirmed by 2 research-grade iNaturalist observations, concentrated in North Dakota.
Notable details
- Native to Europe and Central Asia, zander are close relatives of North American walleye.
- Can grow to 130 cm and over 10 kg in large European rivers and lakes.
- A tapetum lucidum behind the retina gives zander exceptional low-light vision for hunting at dusk.
- Considered one of Europe's finest table fish, with firm, white, nearly boneless flesh.
- Sharp canine teeth allow them to seize and hold slippery prey fish.
Where Zander are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Zander
Background
The zander (Sander lucioperca) is a species of fish from freshwater and brackish habitats in western Eurasia. It is a popular game fish and has been introduced to a variety of localities outside its native range.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Zander article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
Other bony fish on CatchRules
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