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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Temperate

Balkhash perch

Perca schrenkii Kessler, 1874
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
1.5 kg
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
4.5
Depth
-
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
68.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Balkhash perch (Perca schrenkii), first described by Kessler, 1874 is a large fish in the family Percidae (order Perciformes). Adults typically reach 50.00 cm in maximum length and up to 1.500 kg. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. Diet is predominantly piscivorous, targeting other fish and larger prey. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Least Concern.The species is important as a food fish. As a member of the Percidae, it shares life-history and morphological traits with its relatives in the group.

Scientific Name
Perca schrenkii
Authority
Kessler, 1874
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
1.5 kg
Trophic Level
4.5
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
68.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Balkhash perch is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Balkhash perch is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

small fish
crustaceans
cephalopods

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Temperate

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
4.5±0.8

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.05 (TL)
Max TL
50cm
Max Weight
1,500g

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
68.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
4.5
Apex / Top predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Kessler, 1874

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Balkhash perch is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Balkhash perch has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

🔬 Full Nutritional Profile

Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)

Proximate Composition
Energy125 kcal
Moisture75 %
Protein20 %
Total Fat4 %
Ash1.3 %
Fatty Acids (g)
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.5 g
Omega-3 Total1 g
EPA0.3 g
DHA0.5 g
Omega-6 Total0.3 g
Key Minerals & Vitamins
Calcium20 mg
Iron0.7 mg
Magnesium30 mg
Phosphorus220 mg
Potassium380 mg
Sodium55 mg
Zinc0.5 mg
Selenium32 µg
Vitamin B122 µg

📊 Population Dynamics

Year Region Index Notes
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