The bigscale logperch (Percina macrolepida) is a rayfinned freshwater fish that is a member of the Percid family and Etheostomatini subfamily (the darters). It was discovered in 1971 by Michael Stevenson and was originally thought to be one with Percina caprodes. This fish is on average 85 mm, but the maximum recorded was 95 mm.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Bigscale Logperch being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Perciformes
- Family
- Percidae
- Genus
- Percina
- Species
- Percina macrolepida
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