Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Scientific name Nannatherina balstoni Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Percichthyidae Higher classification Nannatherina | |
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Genus Nannatherina
Regan, 1906 Similar Western pygmy perch, Nannoperca, Bostockia porosa, Temperate perch, Black‑stripe minnow | ||
Nannatherina balstoni (Balston's pygmy perch, Balston's perchlet, or king river perchlet) is a species of temperate perch endemic to Australia, where it occurs in coastal streams, ponds, lakes, and swamps. It prefers shallow, acidic waters with patches of sedge growth. This species can reach 9 cm (3.5 in) SL, though most do not exceed 6 cm (2.4 in). It can also be found in the aquarium trade.
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