Identification. The Kazakh steppeland, north of the Tien Shan Mountains, south of Russian Siberia, west of the Caspian Sea, and east of China, has been inhabited since the Stone Age.
Black crappie have seven or eight dorsal spines, while white crappies have only six Common names: Specks, White Perch, Sac-a-lait, Croppie, Papermouth, Slab. Size: The world record black crappie is 5 lbs, and the record white crappie is 5 lbs, 3 oz.
A large crappie is referred to as a Slab. In most waters, crappie with a weight of 1/2 to 1 pound are considered good fish. In other waters, crappie are not considered large until they hit the 1 1/2 or 2 pound mark. They can, under ideal circumstances, reach weights of up to 6 pounds.