IQF Pike-Perch Cheeks

Pike-Perch

Scientific Name

Sander lucioperca

Origin

Europe, Russia

Fillet Sizings

  • up to 1 oz (0-28 g)
  • 1-2 oz (28-56 g)
  • 2-4 oz (56-112 g)
  • 4-6 oz (112-168 g)
  • 6-8 oz (168-224 g)
  • 8-10 oz (224-280 g)
  • 10-12 oz (280-336 g)
Pike-Perch

Pike-perch fillets are often compared by the culinary experts to the local walleye.

Biology & Habitat

Originates from the pristine European waters. It resembles pike with its elongated body and head, and the perch with its spiny dorsal fin. Pike-perch, however, is not, as is commonly beleved, a pike and perch hybrid. Pike-perch inhabits deep, calm waters of lakes, reservoirs, canals and rivers. Feeds mainly on fishes. Average size is 20-26 inches (50.8 - 66 cm).