9,024 observationsLeast Concern
European Perch
Perca fluviatilis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Perciformes ›Family: Percidae ›Genus: Perca
About
Perca fluviatilis, commonly known as the European perch, perch, redfin perch, big-scaled redfin, English perch, Eurasian perch, Eurasian river perch or common perch, is a predatory species of perch found in Europe and northern Asia. The species is a popular quarry for anglers, and has been widely introduced beyond its native area, into Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. They have caused substantial damage to native fish populations in Australia and have been proclaimed a noxious...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European Perch is Perca fluviatilis.
- European Perch belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- European Perch belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- European Perch belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- European Perch belongs to the order Perciformes.
- European Perch belongs to the family Percidae.
- European Perch belongs to the genus Perca.