Micrometrus aurora, commonly known as the reef perch, is a small fish with a compressed body and iridescent greenish to silvery scales. Found in the freshwater and brackish waters of California's coastal regions, it typically reaches about 3-5 inches in length. The tule perch exhibits viviparous reproduction and feeds on small invertebrates, often inhabiting dense aquatic vegetation. This summary is AI generated
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IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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