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Perca fluviatilis (Linnaeus, 1758)
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Perch live in schools, often mixing with other species of fish, usually in the top 50 metres of water. Spawning takes place in April, the very sticky eggs being produced in bands. Females twine these bands around submerged vegetation or among rocks while the males follow her and fertilise the eggs. The young fish hatch after about three weeks and remain amongst the egg bands until the yoke sac is exhausted. They then venture into more open water and feed on planktonic animals. As they grow they begin to shoal together close to the bank. Males mature when they reach the length of 7 – 8 cm, females when they are 10 cm.
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This species prefers slow-moving rivers, deep lakes and ponds where it stays close to patches of vegetation and submerged objects. Perch require well-oxygenated water to survive.
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Conservation Actions
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The perch is a distinctive fish, with a deep greenish body marked with dark vertical bands, and the dorsal fin is stiffened with spines. The tail and anal fins are orange and the gill-covers are tipped with a sharp spine. The erect dorsal fin has a noticeable black spot at the rear.
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Anadromous. Fish that ascend rivers to spawn, as salmon and hilsa do. Sub-division of diadromous. Migrations should be cyclical and predictable and cover more than 100 km.
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In parts of its range, perch are a commercial fish, caught with seine and stake-nets. In the UK, it is mainly a sport fish, much prized for its fighting qualities when hooked. Perch may be caught throughout the coarse angling season (16 June – 14 March). In some of the countries where it has been introduced it is considered a pest species.
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Perca fluviatilis ZBK Linnaeus, 1758
Inland water: 29500-623 (1 spc.), 01.10.1996 , Bueyuekcekmece Dam Lake , Istanbul , trammel net , M. Ôzulug ; 29500- 624 (1 spc.), 30.07.1997 , Bueyuekcekmece Dam Lake , Istanbul , trammel net , M. Ôzulug ; 29500-621 (1 spc.), 31.01.1997 , Bueyuekcekmece Dam Lake , Istanbul , trammel net , M. Ôzulug .
- Nurettin Meriç, Lütfiye Eryilmaz, Müfit Özulug (2007): A catalogue of the fishes held in the Istanbul University, Science Faculty, Hydrobiology Museum. Zootaxa 1472, 29-54: 44-44, URL:http://www.zoobank.org/urn:lsid:zoobank.org:pub:428F3980-C1B8-45FF-812E-0F4847AF6786
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In Great Britain and/or Ireland:
Animal / parasite / endoparasite
Acanthocephalus clavula endoparasitises anterior intestine of Perca fluviatilis
Animal / parasite / ectoparasite
Argulus foliaceus ectoparasitises skin of Perca fluviatilis
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Camallanus lacustris endoparasitises intestine of Perca fluviatilis
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metacaria (diplostomula) of Diplostomum gasterostei endoparasitises eye (humour) of Perca fluviatilis
Other: major host/prey
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metacaria (diplostomula) of Diplostomum spathaceum endoparasitises eye (lens) of Perca fluviatilis
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fluke of Proteocephalus percae endoparasitises Perca fluviatilis
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colony of Trichodina ectoparasitises skin of Perca fluviatilis
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Trypanosoma percae endoparasitises blood of Perca fluviatilis
Other: sole host/prey
Animal / parasite / endoparasite
metacaria of Tylodelphys clavata endoparasitises eye (humour) of Perca fluviatilis
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metacaria of Tylodelphys podicipina endoparasitises eye (humour) of Perca fluviatilis
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metacaria (diplostomula) of Tyrodelphys clavata endoparasitises vitreous humour of Perca fluviatilis
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metacaria (diplostomula) of Tyrodelphys podicipina endoparasitises vitreous humour of Perca fluviatilis
fisheries: highly commercial; aquaculture: commercial; gamefish: yes
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Inhabits a very wide range of habitats from estuarine lagoons, lakes of all types to medium-sized streams. Feeding larvae occur in open water. This is an opportunistic diurnal feeder which preys mainly during sunrise and sunset, using all available prey. Larvae and small juveniles usually feed on planktonic invertebrates. During first summer, many juveniles move near shores to feed on benthic prey. Often feeds on fishes at about 12 cm SL. May undertake short spawning migrations. Males attain first sexual maturity at 1-2 years and females at 2-4 years of age. Spawns in February-July (Ref. 59043). Eggs grouped in long white ribbons (up to 1 m) are found over submerged objects (Ref. 41678). Its flesh is excellent and not so bony. Utilized fresh and frozen; eaten pan-fried and baked (Ref. 9988). May be captured with natural or artificial bait (Ref. 30578).
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