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Nannoperca obscura (Yarra Pygmy Perch)

Synonyms: Edelia obscura; Microperca yarrae; Paradules obscurus
Language: German; Mandarin Chinese

Wikipedia Abstract

The Yarra pygmy perch, Nannoperca obscura, is a species of temperate perch endemic to Australia. It occurs in the coastal drainages of southeastern Australia, preferring streams and lakes with plentiful vegetation and flowing water. It feeds on small insects and their larvae, as well as small crustaceans. This species can reach a total length of 7.5 cm (3.0 in), though most only reach about 5 cm (2.0 in). Yarra pygmy perch are olive-green above, greenish-brown on the sides, and yellowish-white below, with chevron-shaped markings on rear half of the body. It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
View Wikipedia Record: Nannoperca obscura

Endangered Species

Status: Endangered
View IUCN Record: Nannoperca obscura

Protected Areas

Name IUCN Category Area acres Location Species Website Climate Land Use
Grampians National Park II 416373 Victoria, Australia

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Citations

Abstract provided by DBpedia licensed under a Creative Commons License
Species taxanomy provided by GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-13; License: CC BY 4.0