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Sander vitreus
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The walleye is the state fish of Minnesota and by far the most popular fish in that state. In southern areas, walleye may live 10 to 12 years but in northern waters they may live to be more than 20 years old (Phillips et al. 1982; Ontario Fishing Network, date unknown)
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The walleye is the state fish of Minnesota and by far the most popular fish in that state.
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Eastern North America, introduced elsewhere.
demersal; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater; brackish; depth range ? - 27 m (Ref. 11002)
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Perception Channels: tactile ; chemical
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Overall, walleye are not threatened or endangered. Populations of walleye are managed by humans as a game fish. One subspecies, Stizostedion_vitreum_glaucum (blue pike) is believed to have gone extinct recently.
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: not evaluated
US Federal List: no special status
CITES: no special status
State of Michigan List: probably extirpated; no special status
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North America: St. Lawrence-Great Lakes, Arctic, and Mississippi River basins from Quebec to Northwest Territories in Canada, south to Alabama and Arkansas in the USA. Widely introduced elsewhere in the USA, including Atlantic, Gulf, and Pacific drainages. Rarely found in brackish waters of North America (Ref. 1998).
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Depth range based on 82 specimens in 1 taxon.
Environmental ranges
Depth range (m): 0.125 - 24
Graphical representation
Depth range (m): 0.125 - 24
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Comments: Mostly nocturnal, though also diurnal in turbid water. Active throughout winter (Becker 1983). Adults most active in spring and fall.
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Population
Total adult population size is unknown but relatively large.
Southern walleye likely has declined in distribution and population size, but data are not adequate for an accurate assessment; USFWS concluded that the southern walleye is still sufficiently abundant that timely management and conservation efforts can improve its status (USFWS, Federal Register, 12 September 1995).
Population Trend
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