European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
European perch inhabit clear lakes, slow rivers, reservoirs, and brackish coastal waters across much of Europe. Adults often hold near weeds, submerged timber, or drop-offs, where their barred flanks help break up their outline before they ambush prey. They eat aquatic insects, crustaceans, fish eggs, and increasingly other fish as they grow. The prominent spiny front dorsal fin can be raised to discourage predators and make the fish harder to swallow.
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- European Perch