| Percichthyidae (Temperate perches) |
| 66 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
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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). |
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Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 07 February 2019 (B2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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