Balkhash perch
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P. schrenkii
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Perca schrenkii Kessler, 1874
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The Balkhash perch (Perca schrenkii) is a species of perch found in Kazakhstan, (in Lake Balkhash and Lake Alakol), Uzbekistan, and China. It is very similar to the European perch, and grows to a comparable size. It is threatened by introduced bream and predatory fish such as Volga pikeperch.
Characteristics
They have an elongated body and light-colored body. The body is covered with scales of medium size (41-54 in lateral line). Their first dorsal fin is lower than the usual perch. Adults reach a body length of 50 cm, weight 1.5 kg.[1]
Etymology
Perca in Greek is perke, which means perch, and translates to a fish without identification.[2]
References
Sources
- Kottelat (1996). Perca schrenkii. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 12 May 2006.
- Fishbase.org - Balkhash perch
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