Crappie egg development

[straw hat]

From;

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233247620_Egg_Development_in_a_High-Density_Black_Crappie_Pomoxis_nigromacuIatus_Population

Nebraska Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit -- Staff Publications

Nebraska Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit

1996 Egg Development in a High-Density Black Crappie (Pomoxis nigromacuIatus) Population

Page 454 shows the number of eggs of each size from April thru August. [lease note that after span a large number of very small eggs remain that will develop into next years eggs. These remaining eggs are normally red to orange in color.

 

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A simple video showing basic egg development.

 

 

Pictures in order - Immature, notice pale color, small size and eggs are stuck together. blood vessels less visible.

Male sperm duct

Mature - Yellow, larger size and eggs separate easily. Blood vessels more apparent.