Walleye Fish Guide: Identification, Habitat, and Fishing Tips #210635 (License: Personal Use)

This scientific illustration depicts a walleye (Sander vitreus), a freshwater perciform fish native to North America, known for its reflective tapetum lucidum that enhances night vision. Key features include an elongated body, olive-green dorsal coloration fading to white ventrally, prominent spiny and soft dorsal fins, and a slightly downturned mouth with sharp teeth. The large golden-yellow eye is a hallmark trait used for species identification.

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