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Redfin Perch
Redfin perch (Perca fluviatilis), also known as English perch, is a medium sized freshwater fish native to northern Europe. First introduced to Tasmania in 1862 (two years before the first trout) for angling, only eleven fish survived the arduous journey by sailing vessel and were released into Tasmanian waters.[...] Read More » “Redfin Perch”
Mangrove Jack
Scientific name: Lutjanus argentimaculatus
Mangrove Jack inhabit coastal waters and rivers from Shark Bay in Western Australia through Torres Straight and Queensland, south to Lake Illawarra in NSW. They are occasionally found in more southern estuaries of NSW.[...] Read More » “Mangrove Jack”
Silver Perch
Scientific name Bidyanus bidyanus
Silver Perch are a moderate to large freshwater fish native to and once widespread and abundant throughout most of the Murray-Darling river system. They have now declined close to the point of extinction in the wild.[...] Read More » “Silver Perch”