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Balkhash perch

Perca schrenkii Kessler, 1874
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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

Overview information for Balkhash perch is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

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

Diet information for Balkhash perch is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Balkhash perch is currently being compiled.

🌍 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

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