Walleye
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
The Walleye is a fish that is known for its big eyes, which help it see well in dark waters. It's a popular fish for anglers!
Habitat: Lakes and rivers
Appearance
The Walleye has a long, slender body typically olive to gold with a white belly, featuring distinct dark bars on its sides. Its most striking feature is its large, opaque, light-sensitive eyes that reflect light, giving them a cloudy appearance.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassActinopterygiiOrderPerciformesFamilyPercidaeGenusSander
Category
FishRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Female Walleye can lay hundreds of thousands of tiny eggs in just one season!
They are so popular, some states in the USA call them their official state fish!
Walleye can change how much light enters their eye, just like a camera lens!
Walleye eyes glow like marbles in the dark due to a special reflective layer!
Special abilities
Ability
Night Vision Superpower
Walleye can see well in low light because their large, reflective eyes gather more light, helping them hunt at dawn and dusk.
Ability
Sharp Spine Shield
Walleye has sharp, spiny fins that can deter predators, making them a less appealing meal for bigger fish.
Ability
Camouflage Cloak
Walleye can blend into murky waters because its mottled, olive-gold skin provides excellent camouflage, helping it ambush prey.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 35-75 cm
- Weight
- 0.7-5 kg
- Lifespan
- 7-15 years
- Swim Speed
- 15 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 40 m
- Water Type
- Freshwater
Diet & Feeding
Walleye are expert hunters, mostly eating smaller fish, but also insects and crayfish when young.
Age differences: Young Walleye eat mostly insects and small crustaceans, shifting to fish as they grow larger.
Primary Foods
- minnows
- shiners
- yellow perch
- crayfish
- insect larvae
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Piscivorous
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Ambush Predator
An ambush predator hunts by patiently waiting and concealing itself, then launching a sudden attack when unsuspecting prey comes within range.
Freshwater
Freshwater habitats include non-saline aquatic environments such as rivers, lakes, ponds, and wetlands, vital for numerous species.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
SanderSander vitreusYellow Pike
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch quietly from a distance and never try to feed or chase wild animals.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Walleye?
35-75 cm
How much does Walleye weigh?
0.7-5 kg
How long does Walleye live?
7-15 years
What does Walleye eat?
Walleye are expert hunters, mostly eating smaller fish, but also insects and crayfish when young.
How fast can Walleye swim?
15 km/h
Where is Walleye usually found?
Lakes and rivers
How does Walleye hunt?
Ambush
How deep can Walleye go?
40 m
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