At Home in the Estuary…The Silver Perch!

A 17 cm silver perch laying on its side with a ruler under for measurement. In the upper right corner is an insert picture of a juvenile silver perch that is only 3 cm long for comparison

The silver perch (Bairdiella chrysoura) is a small coastal fish in the drum family that is common throughout Georgia’s estuaries, from tidal creeks to open bays. Typically growing to less than eight inches, it has a sleek silver body with a faint yellow tint on the fins, allowing it to blend into the reflective waters […]