Leopard mandarin fish
📖 Overview
Leopard mandarin fish (Siniperca scherzeri) is a ray-finned fish of the family Percichthyidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 37.4 cm. With a trophic level of 4, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Body long; circular backside, not very ridgy. Big mouth, lower jaw protruding. Rounded dark spots on the head, operculum and body sides .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Leopard mandarin fish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic. Temperate
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 10 records indexed .
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