Genus Perca Higher classification Perch | Phylum Chordata Scientific name Perca schrenkii Rank Species | |
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Similar Perch, Percidae, Perciformes, Spotted thicklip loach, Gymnodiptychus dybowskii | ||
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.
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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.
Etymology
Perca in Greek is perke, which means perch, and translates to a fish without identification.
References
Balkhash perch Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA