| Occurrence | native | ||
| Importance | minor commercial | Ref. | Coker, G.A., C.B. Portt and C.K. Minns, 2001 |
| Aquaculture | Ref. | ||
| Regulations | Ref. | ||
| Freshwater | Yes | ||
| Brackish | No | ||
| Saltwater | No | ||
| Live export | live food | ||
| Bait | No | ||
| Gamefish | Yes | ||
| Abundance | common (usually seen) | Ref. | Page, L.M. and B.M. Burr, 2011 |
| Comments |
Native species ranging from Quebec to Nova Scotia, introduced into Ontario (Ref. 52559). Known from St. Lawrence drainage, Quebec southward to Lake Superior; introduced to Great Lakes (except Superior) (Ref. 86798). Rarely caught as a game fish (Ref. 52559). A popular fish sold in live fish markets. Found in 1 out of 6 live fish markets near the Lakes Erie and Ontario (Ref. 53249). Also Ref. 5951. |
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| States/Provinces | New Brunswick (native), Nova Scotia (native), Ontario (introduced), Prince Edward Island (native), Quebec (native) | ||
| States/Provinces Complete? | Yes | ||
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| Country information | https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/ca.html | ||