yellow perch
| Scientific name | Perca flavescens |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Mitchill |
| Year of description | 1814 |
| IUCN category | LC |
| Family | Percidae |
| Genus | Perca |
Introduction
Perca flavescens, commonly known as yellow perch, is a fresh water fish from the North America.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size50 cm
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Longevity20 year
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Average size20 cm
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Maximum size50 cm
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Longevity20 year
How to recognize the yellow perch ?
The yellow perch measures between 20 and 50 cm.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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dietcarnivorous
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Sociabilityliving in small groups
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territorialNo
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Way of livingdiurnal
The yellow perch hunts in the stalk and is one of the predators of its biotope. Opportunistic, it does not hesitate to attack any smaller animal nearby.
The yellow perch is a fish living in small groups naturally found at mid-depth and near the bottom. This species is carnivorous .
Although the yellow perch is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert
The yellow perch is a fish ovipare qui pond sur substrat découvert.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature4 - 31 °C
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pH (acidity)7 - 7.5
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gh (hardness)8 - 12
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FlowMedium and Slow
Biotope presentation
This species lives near large roots, in which it can find refuge in case of danger. This type of habitat is often found not far from the banks.
Species of the same biotope
shortnose gar
Lepisosteidae
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Sources & Contributions
Participation & Validation
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Anne-Cécile Monnier
Benoit Chartrer
Translation
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Species of the same family
Same genus
european perch
Percidae
Species of the same biotope
shortnose gar
Lepisosteidae
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