The black crappie has been introduced into the New River drainage. They can be found in lakes, ponds, and rivers. In rivers they prefer the lower velocity flows that can be indicated by pools. Their habitat also includes submerged vegetation along with other submerged structures that allow for adequate cover from predation.
(photo: thebirdsnest.org)
Green Sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus)If I remember correctly, the Green Sunfish is the only native species to the New River drainage from the Centrachidae family. Like the Black Crappie, Green Sunfish prefer slower current that is characterized by pools. During their spawning season they prefer gravel/sand covered bed of the river. They have also been widely introduced in many lakes/resevoirs and ponds due to their ability to tolerate a fairly wide range of environmental conditions.
(photo:utexas.edu)
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