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Northern Pearl Perch
Glaucosoma buergeri
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Pearl Perch
Glaucosoma scapulare
- Max size
- View in app
- Max weight
- View in app
- Max depth
- 90 m
- Found in
- 3 regions
How to recognise it
- Colours
- whiteblackbrowngreysilvergreen
- Body shape
- Standard, Compressed, Elongated
- Pattern
- Blotches or dots, Horizontal markings
- Family
- Glaucosomatidae
Description
A silvery-grey pearl perch with a dark blotch at rear of the dorsal-fin base, a small dark spot on inner pectoral-fin base, a small golden brown spot on each scale forming narrow lines along the side, and a dusky-brown bar through the eye in juveniles.
Dorsal fin VIII, 11; Anal fin III, 9. Supraclavicle (shoulder-bone) forms a prominent bony shield.
Pearl Perch attain sexual maturity between 25 and 35 cm TL, and live to about 30 years of age.
Distribution and habitat
Endemic to eastern Australia, from Rockhampton, Queensland, to Sydney, New South Wales. Often occurs on deeper reefs in small to medium-sized schools.
Similar species
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Threadfin Pearl Perch
Glaucosoma magnificum
West Australian Dhufish
Glaucosoma hebraicum
Questions
Is Pearl Perch dangerous?
Pearl Perch has no known danger to humans. However, always observe marine life responsibly.
Where can you find Pearl Perch?
Australia SouthAustralia EastAustralia
How deep does Pearl Perch live?
Pearl Perch can be found at depths of up to 90 meters.
