Perch  (Perca fluviatilis)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Description

The perch is a distinctive fish, with a deep greenish body marked with dark vertical bands, and the dorsal fin is stiffened with spines. The tail and anal fins are orange and the gill-covers are tipped with a sharp spine. The erect dorsal fin has a noticeable black spot at the rear.

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