Yarra pygmy perch
📖 Overview
Inhabits streams and small lakes; prefers flowing water with abundant cover in the form of aquatic vegetation . Occurs in creeks and lakes, usually among aquatic weeds. Feeds on insects, insect larvae and planktonic crustaceans . Swims in small shoals, sometimes with N. australis. Breeding season is in spring (September and October). Slight morphological differences exist between populations from the extreme western and eastern parts of the range that could warrant their placement into separate subspecies .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Yarra pygmy perch is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Yarra pygmy perch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Yarra pygmy perch is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Temperate; 10°C - 30°C ; 37°S - 38°S south Australian border.
🌿 Ecology
insects, insect larvae and planktonic crustaceans (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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