Perch  (Perca fluviatilis)

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

Threats

Apart from pollution to their water bodies or rivers, perch do not appear to be a widely threatened species.

Conservation

In parts of its range, perch are a commercial fish, caught with seine and stake-nets. In the UK, it is mainly a sport fish, much prized for its fighting qualities when hooked. Perch may be caught throughout the coarse angling season (16 June – 14 March). In some of the countries where it has been introduced it is considered a pest species.

View information on this species at the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
There may be further information about this species available via the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
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