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The Nonindigenous Occurrences section of the NAS species profiles has a new structure. The section is now dynamically updated from the NAS database to ensure that it contains the most current and accurate information. Occurrences are summarized in Table 1, alphabetically by state, with years of earliest and most recent observations, and the tally and names of drainages where the species was observed. The table contains hyperlinks to collections tables of specimens based on the states, years, and drainages selected. References to specimens that were not obtained through sighting reports and personal communications are found through the hyperlink in the Table 1 caption or through the individual specimens linked in the collections tables.

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Common name: White Perch × Striped Bass

Identification: Kerby (1979); Setzler et al. (1980); Page and Burr (1991).

Native Range: None; artificial hybrid.

Alaska	Hawaii	Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands	Guam Saipan

Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
Interactive maps: Point Distribution Maps

Means of Introduction: Intentionally stocked for sportfishing by the Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife.

Status: Maintained by stocking.

Impact of Introduction: The impacts of this species are currently unknown, as no studies have been done to determine how it has affected ecosystems in the invaded range. The absence of data does not equate to lack of effects. It does, however, mean that research is required to evaluate effects before conclusions can be made.

Remarks: The native ranges of the white perch and striped bass overlap, but we are unaware of any natural hybridization. This hybrid was first cultured in 1966, when female striped bass were crossed with male white perch (Kerby 1979).

References: (click for full references)

Page, L. M., and B. M. Burr. 1991. A field guide to freshwater fishes of North America north of Mexico. The Peterson Field Guide Series, volume 42. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, MA.

Raasch, M. S., and V. L. Altemus, Sr. 1991. Delaware's freshwater and brackish water fishes - a popular account. Delaware State College for the Study of Del-Mar-Va Habitats and the Society of Natural History of Delaware. 166 pp.

Other Resources:
Fact Sheet for Morone americana - USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database

Fact Sheet for Morone saxatilis - USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database

Author: Fuller, P.

Peer Review Date: 12/4/2013

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