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Perca fluviatilis
European Perch
Common Names
DEBarsch
ENEuropean Perch
PT-BRPerca
RObiban
ZH鲈鱼
Habitat
Standing and slowly flowing waters, in schools.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
50 cm
Minimum Catch Size
No minimum size
Closed Season
No closed season
Category
Common
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population stable, no immediate threat.
Distinguishing Features
Deep body, two dorsal fins (first with spines), dark vertical bars, red pelvic, anal and tail fins.
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