Oxleyan pygmy perch
📖 Overview
Inhabits ponds, dune lakes and creeks, usually among aquatic weeds . Lives in swamps with prolific sedge growth, gently flowing streams and dune lakes in areas of coastal heathland (wallum). Water is often darkly tannin-stained and acidic (pH 5.4-6.5) with temperature range from 12° to 28°C . Feeds primarily on aquatic insects and their larvae . Also consumes microcrustaceans and algae. Breeding season extends from October to May, when water temperatures rise above 20°C. The breeding habits and biology are similar to other nannopercids, but this species takes only 4-5 months to attain sexual maturity . Aquarium conditions: pH=7.2, H=8, 26°C water temperature, egg layer, plant and rock cover, peaceful community fish .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Oxleyan pygmy perch is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Oxleyan pygmy perch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
During the breading season, N. oxleyana displays sexual dichromatism, with males showing more intense changes . Males display a darkening of the dorsal, anal and pelvic fins and red colouration of the body and caudal fin . Serial spawner .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 6.5; dH range: 5 - 10. Temperate; 16°C - 30°C ; 25°S - 29°S northeast and southeast Australia, from Noosa River to Richmond River (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
aquatic insects and their larvae (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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