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Sander lucioperca
ProtectedPike-perch (Zander)
Common Names
DEZander
ENPike-perch (Zander)
PT-BRLucíoperca
ROZander
ZH梭鲈
Habitat
Larger lakes and rivers with turbid water, active at night.
Occurrence regions
Maximum Size
130 cm
Minimum Catch Size
45 cm
Closed Season
01.04 – 31.05
Category
Protected
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Population stable, no immediate threat.
Distinguishing Features
Elongated body, two dorsal fins with spines, large eyes, dark stripes on the flanks.
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