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Fish
Perch
Perca fluviatilis
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 5-10 years
- Weight
- 0.3-1.5 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Perch (Perca fluviatilis) is a carnivore species found in European freshwater lakes. It typically lives 5-10 years, weighing around 0.3-1.5 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the perch: Perch hunt in coordinated schools to confuse prey.
Fish are aquatic vertebrates that breathe through gills and make up the most diverse group of vertebrates on Earth, with countless species living in oceans, rivers, and lakes.