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Crappie

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Crappie
in Alabama

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Two types of crappie live in Alabama, black crappie and white crappie, with hybrids of the two occuring naturally some lakes, such as Weiss Lake.

black crappie - note the 7 or 8 dorsal spines and blotched coloration
Black Crappie

white crappie - note the 5 or 6 dorsal spines and vertical stripe pattern of darker areas
White Crappie


Black Crappie

White Crappie

Catchin' Crappie Article, Outdoor Alabama Magazine

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