Estuary perch
📖 Overview
An estuary-dependent catadromous fish inhabiting the tidal reaches of rivers, lakes and coastal lagoons where it is found ; with salinities less than 1-2 ppt . Popular angling species that tends to swim near the bottom in deeper water. Feeds on small fishes, molluscs, worms, shrimps and other crustaceans. During winter (July and August) they move to the mouth of estuaries to breed . Individuals are long lived, reaching to more than 40 years . Oviparous, egg is pelagic and hatches in 2-3 days. Male reaches maturity at a length of about 22 centimeters; female at about 28 centimeters .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 25. Dark gray on back, becoming paler below with overall silvery sheen; lower sides and belly whitish; fins dusky brown to dark brown, darker distally (except pecorals).: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Estuary perch is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Estuary perch is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Adults move downstream prior to spawning .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; demersal; catadromous . Temperate; 10°S - 40°S Endemic to eastern and southern Australia.
🌿 Ecology
small fishes, molluscs, worms, shrimps and other crustaceans
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Estuary perch is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Estuary perch has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
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