Western pygmy perch (Edelia vittata) fish species and information / pictures of Western pygmy perch - Edelia vittata

Western pygmy perch (Edelia vittata) fish species information

Scientific Name
Edelia vittata

Common Name
Western pygmy perch

Biology
Inhabit almost any permanent fresh water, including flowing or still water of rivers, creeks, wetlands and lakes. Usually found around aquatic vegetation along the margins of streams or lakes. Water is fresh to slightly brackish and clear or tannin-stained (Ref. 44894). Occur at a temperature range of 11.0-26.0 ?C (Ref. 1811). Benthic feeder, consuming a variety of microcrustaceans, insects and their larvae. Adults move into small side creeks and flooded streamsides to spawn between July and November. Peak spawning activity is in September and October. Reproductive biology and habits are typical of the family. Maturity is attained at the end of the first year, and maximum life expectancy is about 5 years (Ref. 44894).

Classification

Classified By
Castelnau, 1873
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Perch-like fish (Perciformes)
Family
Temperate perches (Percichthyidae)

Distribution

Region
Oceania
Distribution
Oceania: Endemic to the Vlaminghian region of south-western Australia.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Temperate
Water Temperature From
10 °C
Water Temperature To
30 °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Trophic Level
3.25 s.e. 0.44 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
8.0 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 1.0000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (12 of 100)
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tmax=5; tm=1; K=1.12; Fec=89)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated