The silver perch (Bidyanus bidyanus) is a medium-sized freshwater ray-finned fish of the grunter family Terapontidae, endemic to the Murray–Darling basin in south-eastern Australia. [3][4][5]

Size: Up to 12 inches. Coastal waters; may enter freshwater. Spawning takes place in shallow, saline portions of bays and other inshore areas, peaking between May and September. …

Silver perch can move extremely long distances over their lifetime, with one fish tagged in the lower Murray recaptured in the Barwon River, a distance of 2,565 km.

Adults are found in rivers, lakes and reservoirs, preferring fast-flowing waters of rapids and races and usually forming aggregations near the surface. Usually found below rapids and weirs (Ref. …

Bred extensively in the commercial sector and a popular warm water aquaculture and farm dam species, silver perch are stocked heavily in impoundments, especially in New South Wales …

Silver Perch are fascinating fish known for their adaptability and unique characteristics. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the Silver Perch in detail, including their habitat, behavior, …

Description: The fish has a greenish-blue back with bright silver or brassy sides and belly. It can be distinguished from other drums and croakers by its terminal mouth, five to six chin pores, …

Silver Perch are a moderate to large freshwater fish native to the Murray-Darling river system. Silver Perch are oval shaped with a small head that can become beak-like in larger fish.

Mar 27, 2019 · The Silver Perch is endemic to Australia. It occurs naturally in freshwaters throughout much of the Murray-Darling Drainage of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria …

Silver Perch have a small head, small eyes, a small mouth at the end of a pointed 'beak-like' snout, and a finely serrated preopercular bone on the gill cover. This is the largest terapontid …