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Illustration of a pike-perch (Sander lucioperca), showing its elongated body, pointed head, sharp dorsal fin spines, and a pattern of dark vertical bars along its greenish-gray sides.
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Also known as: European pikeperch, Lucioperca lucioperca, Stizostedion lucioperca(Show More)
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Illustration of a pike-perch (Sander lucioperca), showing its elongated body, pointed head, sharp dorsal fin spines, and a pattern of dark vertical bars along its greenish-gray sides.
Pike perch (Stizostedion lucioperca)

The zander is a European freshwater fish belonging to the pike perch family. It is known scientifically as Sander lucioperca and is related to the North American walleye.12

Zanders are carnivorous and typically feed on other fish. They are greenish or grayish in color, often with darker markings. In Europe, they are found in lakes and rivers and generally reach lengths of 50–66 cm (20–26 inches) and weigh around 3 kg (6.6 pounds).2

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