Logperch
Percina caprodes
Family: Percidae
Identification: Yellow-brown above; many alternating long and short bars along side extend over back and join those of other side; bars relatively uniform, not constricted at middle. Dusky teardrop. Nape usually scaled. No orange band on 1 st dorsal fin. No scales on top of head, usually none on area in front of pectoral fin. 67-100 lateral scales. To 7 ¼ in.
Range: Common throughout Midwest drainages.
Habitat: Most common over gravel and sand in medium-sized rivers but can be found almost anywhere from small, fast-flowing rock-bottomed streams to vegetated lakes.
Remarks: Highly variable, 3 subspecies.
Similar Species: Conasuga , Texas , Blotchside , Roanoke , and Bigscale Logperches
Petersons Field Guide: Freshwater Fishes