Before the acceptance of the genus Sander, what scientific name was often used for the walleye?
Answer
Stizostedion vitreum
Historically, prior to the stabilization of modern taxonomic consensus favoring the genus *Sander*, the walleye was frequently cataloged under the scientific name *Stizostedion vitreum*. The transition from *Stizostedion* to *Sander* for the walleye and sauger reflects the dynamic and evolving nature of biological classification, where scientific understanding based on accumulating genetic and morphological evidence leads to the re-evaluation and refinement of genus placements. The current acceptance of *Sander vitreus* provides fisheries biologists and ecologists with a reliable, standardized reference point.
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