Percichthyidae (Temperate perches) |
66 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
Oceania: Australia. |
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Inhabits pristine sections of clear, flowing, rocky streams strewn with logs and other woody debris. Life history and general biology are similar to that of the Murray cod; however, it has a slightly slower growth rate. Spawns in spring when water temperatures exceed 16°C (Ref. 44894). |
Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 February 2019 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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harmless |
Known from New South Wales (Ref. 48666). Recorded from the upper Clarence (Guy Fawkes, Mann and Nymboida rivers) system (New South Wales) (Ref. 44894). Conservation status: endangered (Ref. 48666). Also Ref. 3881. |
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