Logperch Percina caprodes
This species was found at 35 bioassessment sites, 0 rapid fish bioassessment sites, 11 fisheries assessment sites, and 1 fisheries presence-only assessment site. In total, it was collected at 47 distinct sites, or 3.1% of the 1522 total sites monitored by the bioassessment program. It is the 70th most commonly collected species.
The Logperch was collected in 71 bioassessment sampling sessions and 28 fisheries assessment sessions. It was present in 0 rapid bioassessment sessions and 1 presence-only session.
The biological assessment program has collected a total of 392 individual Logperch specimens, ranking it the #78 most collected fish.
A large darter reaching about 5-inches long. Its color is yellowish-green with about 15 dark crossbands. It usually has 15 dorsal fin rays and 9 anal rays. The top of the head is depressed between the eyes. There are 80 to 90 scales along the lateral line with a black spot at the base of the anal fin.
Photo by John Olson. Cedar River, Waverly Iowa
HUC12 watersheds where this species has been found