Western pygmy perch (Edelia vittata)

Scientific name: Edelia vittata Castelnau, 1873

The Western pygmy perch (Edelia vittata) 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 the Vlaminghian region of south-western Australia.

Western pygmy perch care at a glance

Temperature
10–30°C (50–86°F)

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. Occur at a temperature range of 11.0-26.0 ?C. 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.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Edelia vittata
Family
Percichthyidae (Temperate perches)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.0
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Oceania: Endemic to the Vlaminghian region of south-western Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tmax=5; tm=1; K=1.12; Fec=89)

Sources

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

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