Percichthys Chilensis
📖 Overview
Percichthys Chilensis (Percichthys chilensis), first described by Girard, 1855 is a fish in the family Percichthyidae (order Centrarchiformes). It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Temperate waters. It feeds on a mix of small fish and invertebrates as a mid-level predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Anal soft rays: 10. Differs from its congeners by gill rakers on first branchial arch 11+1+3 (vs. 13-14+1+5-7), and the following combination of characters: posterior border of maxilla reaching centre of eye; 3 predorsal bones; no supernumerary spine on first dorsal pterygiophore (rarely one); 4th or 5th dorsal fin spine the longest; 15-17 pectoral fin rays; 10 anal fin rays; 43-46 caudal fin rays; procurrent spur absent .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Percichthys Chilensis is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Temperate South America: Pre-Andean streams in Chile.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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