The black perch is a coastal marine fish known for its dark, metallic sheen and laterally compressed body. Typically reaching 12 inches and weighing around 1.5 pounds, it inhabits rocky reefs and kelp forests. Its diet consists mainly of small invertebrates. Black perch are social, often forming schools, and exhibit territorial behavior during breeding season. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Black perch
length · weight
Black perch
length · weight


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