European perch
Perca fluviatilis
CommonFishcarnivore
The European perch is a sharp-eyed freshwater fish that hunts in rivers and lakes across Europe and northern Asia. Its striking red fins and spiny dorsal fin make it easy to spot. This adaptable predator thrives in many freshwater habitats.
- Known by at least 10 different common names across its range.
- Has distinctive red fins that give it one of its nicknames.
- First scientifically described member of its genus.
FreshwaterEuropeAsia
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- Classification
- Fish
- Scientific name
- Perca fluviatilis
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, Asia
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
