A small freshwater fish with a deeply notched long-based dorsal fin, a small mouth, and a squarish to slightly rounded tail. Southern Pygmy Perch have a non-serrated preorbital bone and a round pupil. Breeding males develop brilliant red fins.
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What habitats does Nannoperca australis live in?
Southern Pygmy Perch usually occur amongst aquatic vegetation in a wide range of environments.
What is the distribution of Nannoperca australis?
Southeastern Australia including Tasmania although the species has a patchy distribution due population declines
How big does Nannoperca australis grow?
Can grow to around 100mm
This does not mean that it cannot be found locally, just that I have not been able to verify records at the time this species was added to the database.
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