Where Does Sacramento Perch Live?

Sacramento Perch lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Sacramento Perch

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderately deep waters, often associated with submerged vegetation or structure.

Environment

Historically, slow-moving rivers, sloughs, and lakes with abundant aquatic vegetation. Currently, often found in reservoirs, irrigation canals, and ponds, particularly those with turbid water and less competition from introduced species. Tolerant of a wide range of water temperatures and salinities (up to 10 ppt).

Geographic range

Native to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River system and associated drainages in California. Due to introductions, populations now exist in other parts of California, Nevada, and Colorado, but its native range has been severely reduced.

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