Tasmanian pigmy perch (Nannoperca australis)

Scientific name: Nannoperca australis G?nther, 1861

Tasmanian pigmy perch (Nannoperca australis)

The Tasmanian pigmy perch (Nannoperca australis) is a freshwater fish of the family Percichthyidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 10–30°C (50–86°F). Native range: Oceania, endemic to Australia.

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Temperature
10–30°C (50–86°F)

Biology

Occurs in lotic and lentic freshwater bodies. Inhabits vegetated margins of streams, billabongs, drains, dams and swamps in still or gently flowing water. Forms small groups and is a very common prey item for introduced fishes, such as the Redfin perch and trout. Feeds on small crustaceans, insects and their larvae. Breeds from September to January, when water temperatures rise above 16?C. Reproductive habits and biology are typical of the family. Maximum life expectancy is about 5 years.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Nannoperca australis
Family
Percichthyidae (Temperate perches)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.5
Common length
6.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Oceania: endemic to Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tmax=5; Fec=78-679 (batch fecundity))

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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