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Definition of trout perch
trout perch
Plural:trout perch
• noun
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North American A small, silvery North American freshwater fish (Percopsis omiscomaycus) that exhibits anatomical traits of both trout and perch, notably possessing an adipose fin as well as spiny fin rays, typically found in deep lakes and streams.
Example
"During the night survey of the lake, the ichthyologist collected several trout perch that had moved into shallower waters to feed."
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trout perch. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trout-perch