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Chinese Perch

Siniperca chuatsi

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Centrarchiformes ›Family: Sinipercidae ›Genus: Siniperca

About

Siniperca chuatsi, the mandarin fish or Chinese perch (Chinese: 鳜鱼), is species of temperate perch native to the Amur and Yangtze basins, and other rivers and lakes in China. Its back is yellow, green, or brown, with many irregular black spots and patches. It has a big mouth and small round scales. This species can reach up to 70 cm (28 in) in total length, and the greatest recorded weight is 10.2 kg (22 lb). It is an inhabitant of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chinese Perch?
The scientific name of Chinese Perch is Siniperca chuatsi.
What kingdom does Chinese Perch belong to?
Chinese Perch belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Chinese Perch belong to?
Chinese Perch belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Chinese Perch belong to?
Chinese Perch belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Chinese Perch belong to?
Chinese Perch belongs to the order Centrarchiformes.
What family does Chinese Perch belong to?
Chinese Perch belongs to the family Sinipercidae.
What genus does Chinese Perch belong to?
Chinese Perch belongs to the genus Siniperca.