Life Science Identifier (LSID):

urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:61e57daa-4cf9-48a6-9392-ed1cb005a07d

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Species presence: Recorded In Australia; Marine Habitats; Terrestrial Habitats

Conservation status: VICVulnerable

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Description

Golden Perch grow to at least 760 mm and 23 kg. They have thick deep bodies, especially at larger sizes. They tend to have a cream coloured body when in turbid water and in clearer streams they have a yellow-golden colour, sometimes with a greenish hue. They are rarely found to be dark all over. Percichthyids can usually be recognised by their larger size, the presence of spines in their fins and their rounded tails. ... source: Australian Biological Resources Study - Species Bank

Golden perch are medium sized fish, commonly 30–40 cm and 1–2 kg in rivers. Fish from rivers are smaller and somewhat streamlined—fish in man-made impoundments are much deeper-bodied and show much greater average and maximum sizes. In rivers, has been recorded to 9 kg, in impoundments to 15 kg. Golden perch have an elongated deep body, laterally compressed, with a sizable mouth, small to moderate sized eyes and distinct curve to the forehead and "hump" above the head. ... source: Wikipedia

Large fish are brown to greenish above and yellow below. They have a concave forehead, a protruding lower jaw and a truncate caudal fin. Juveniles are more silvery coloured with grey mottling on the sides. source: Australian Museum Factsheets

Online resources

ANGFA: Images
Australian Biological Resources Study - Species Bank: Description, Distribution, Ecology, Threats
Australian Museum Factsheets: Description, Distribution, Morphology, Habitat
CCARP Database of Watering Requirements - Images: Images, Occurrence record
Desert Fishes Council: Distribution, Morphology
Encyclopedia of Life: Description
Wikipedia: Description, Diet, Conservation, Reference, Images

Species Lists

Freshwater species
state listed spp (non EPBC)
Database of watering requirements of biota from floodplain wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin: Functional Group: Native flood spawners; References: Balcombe SR, et al. (2006) Marine and Freshwater Research 57, 619-633. Gehrke PC (1991) Marine and Freshwater Research 42, 707-719. Humphries P and Lake PS (2000) Regulated Rivers: Research and Management 16, 421-432. King AJ, et al. (2003) Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 60, 773-786. King AJ, et al. (2009) River Research and Applications 25, 1205-1218. Lake JS (1967a) Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 18, 137-153. Lake JS (1967b) australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 18, 155-173. Lintermans M (2007) Fishes of the Murray-Darling Basin: An introductory guide. MDBC Publication No. 10/07. Murray-Darling Basin Authority: Canberra. Mallen-Cooper M and Stuart IG (2003) River Research and Applications 19, 697-719. Reynolds LF (1983) Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 34, 857-871. Treadwell S and Hardwick R (2003) 'Review of habitat associations of native fish in the Murray-Darling Basin.' Murray-Darling Basin Commission Project R2105. Sinclair Knight Merz Consulting: Armidale. Ye Q (2004) 'Golden perch (Macquaria ambigua).' South Australian Research and Development Institute, Publication No.: RD04/0167, Report Series No.: 71, Adelaide. Young WJ, et al. (2003) 'Murray flow assessment tool: A technical description.' Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Land and Water, Canberra, ACT.; Reproduction Timing: November - February; Mode of Floodplain Use: Unknown; Life Stage Duration: Spring - summer; Refugia Habitat: Unknown; Foraging Habitat: Not applicable; Reproduction Flood Reliance: Partial; Migration: Yes, gradual downstream dispersal.; Roosting Habitat: Not known; Breeding Habitat: Not applicable; Habitat: Water column near the surface.; Trophic Status: Unknown; Diet: Unknown; Reproduction Flood Reliance Explanation: Spawning and flood period do not always overlap; Dispersal: Triggered by increasing flow and water temperature >23oC.; Reproduction Timing Pattern: November,December,January,February; lifeStage: Spawning
Database of watering requirements of biota from floodplain wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin: Functional Group: Native flood spawners; References: Balcombe SR, et al. (2006) Marine and Freshwater Research 57, 619-633. Gehrke PC (1991) Marine and Freshwater Research 42, 707-719. Humphries P and Lake PS (2000) Regulated Rivers: Research and Management 16, 421-432. King AJ, et al. (2003) Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 60, 773-786. King AJ, et al. (2009) River Research and Applications 25, 1205-1218. Lake JS (1967a) Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 18, 137-153. Lake JS (1967b) australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 18, 155-173. Lintermans M (2007) Fishes of the Murray-Darling Basin: An introductory guide. MDBC Publication No. 10/07. Murray-Darling Basin Authority: Canberra. Mallen-Cooper M and Stuart IG (2003) River Research and Applications 19, 697-719. Reynolds LF (1983) Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 34, 857-871. Treadwell S and Hardwick R (2003) 'Review of habitat associations of native fish in the Murray-Darling Basin.' Murray-Darling Basin Commission Project R2105. Sinclair Knight Merz Consulting: Armidale. Ye Q (2004) 'Golden perch (Macquaria ambigua).' South Australian Research and Development Institute, Publication No.: RD04/0167, Report Series No.: 71, Adelaide. Young WJ, et al. (2003) 'Murray flow assessment tool: A technical description.' Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Land and Water, Canberra, ACT.; Refugia Habitat: Unknown; Foraging Habitat: Not applicable; Mode of Floodplain Use: Opportunistic; lifeStage: Larvae and juveniles; Roosting Habitat: Not known; Dispersal: Eggs and larvae swept downstream, juveniles may move back upstream during increased flows.; Breeding Habitat: Not applicable; Reproduction Flood Reliance: Not applicable; Life Stage Duration: Approximately 2-4 years; Habitat: Range of habitats including amongst large woody debris, slow flowing water, deep water, main channel, annabranches and floodplain habitats.; Reproduction Timing: Not applicable; Diet: Crustaceans, aquatic insects, molluscs, small fish.; Trophic Status: Carnivore; Migration: Unknown; Reproduction Flood Reliance Explanation: Not applicable
Database of watering requirements of biota from floodplain wetlands of the Murray-Darling Basin: Dispersal: Unknown; Functional Group: Native flood spawners; References: Balcombe SR, et al. (2006) Marine and Freshwater Research 57, 619-633. Gehrke PC (1991) Marine and Freshwater Research 42, 707-719. Humphries P and Lake PS (2000) Regulated Rivers: Research and Management 16, 421-432. King AJ, et al. (2003) Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences 60, 773-786. King AJ, et al. (2009) River Research and Applications 25, 1205-1218. Lake JS (1967a) Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 18, 137-153. Lake JS (1967b) australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 18, 155-173. Lintermans M (2007) Fishes of the Murray-Darling Basin: An introductory guide. MDBC Publication No. 10/07. Murray-Darling Basin Authority: Canberra. Mallen-Cooper M and Stuart IG (2003) River Research and Applications 19, 697-719. Reynolds LF (1983) Australian Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research 34, 857-871. Treadwell S and Hardwick R (2003) 'Review of habitat associations of native fish in the Murray-Darling Basin.' Murray-Darling Basin Commission Project R2105. Sinclair Knight Merz Consulting: Armidale. Ye Q (2004) 'Golden perch (Macquaria ambigua).' South Australian Research and Development Institute, Publication No.: RD04/0167, Report Series No.: 71, Adelaide. Young WJ, et al. (2003) 'Murray flow assessment tool: A technical description.' Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Land and Water, Canberra, ACT.; Reproduction Timing: November - February; Habitat: Warm, turbid, slow flowing rivers; floodplain lakes and anabranches. Prefers deep water with overhead cover from large woody debris during the day.; Refugia Habitat: Unknown; Foraging Habitat: Not applicable; Mode of Floodplain Use: Opportunistic; Reproduction Flood Reliance: Partial; Roosting Habitat: Not known; Longevity: 0- 26; Breeding Habitat: Not applicable; lifeStage: Adult; Life Stage Duration: Unknown; Diet: Crustaceans, aquatic insects, molluscs, small fish.; Trophic Status: Carnivore; Reproduction Flood Reliance Explanation: Spawning and flood period do not always overlap; Migration: Yes to spawn, facultative migration. Migration is upstream, occurs in spring to summer. Migration is induced by increasing flows.; Reproduction Timing Pattern: November,December,January,February

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Macquaria ambigua
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Names and sources

Accepted name	Source
Macquaria ambigua	Australian Faunal Directory

Synonyms

Synonyms	Source
Datnia ambigua Richardson, 1845	Australian Faunal Directory
Published in: Richardson, J. 1845. Ichthyology. The Zoology of the Voyage of H.M.S. Erebus and Terror under the Command of Captain Sir James Clark Ross, R.N., F.R.S., during the years 1839–43 Vol. 2 pp. 139 pls 1-60 pp. 17-52 pls 7-8 (parts), 11-30
Macquaria ambigua ambigua (Richardson, 1845)	Australian Faunal Directory
Macquaria ambigua ambigua (Richardson, 1845)	Australian Faunal Directory
Published in: Lintermans, M. 2007. Fishes of the Murray-Darling Basin - An Introductory Guide Canberra : Murray-Darling Basin Commission pp. 157 pp.
Plectroplites ambiguus (Richardson, 1845)	Australian Faunal Directory
Plectroplites ambiguus (Richardson, 1845)	Australian Faunal Directory
Published in: Gill, T.N. 1862. Remarks on the relations of the genera and other groups of Cuban fishes. Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Phila. Vol. 14 (5) pp. 235-242
Plectroplites ambiguus (Richardson, 1845)	Australian Faunal Directory
Published in: Munro, I.S.R. 1961. Handbook of Australian fishes. Nos 1–42. Aust. Fish. Newsl. Vol. 15–17, 19, 20 pp. 1-172
Plectroplites ambiguus (Richardson, 1845)	Australian Faunal Directory
Published in: Roughley, T.C. 1951. Fish and Fisheries of Australia. Sydney : Angus & Robertson pp. 343 pp.
Plectroplites ambiguus (Richardson, 1845)	Australian Faunal Directory
Published in: Grant, E.M. 2002. Guide to Fishes Redcliffe : EM Grant Pty Ltd pp. 880 pp.
Ctenolates macquariensis Günther, 1871	Australian Faunal Directory
Published in: Günther, A. 1871. Description of a new percoid fish from the Macquarie River. Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond. Vol. 1871 pp. 320 pl. 33
Dules auratus Castelnau, 1872	Australian Faunal Directory
Published in: Castelnau, F.L. de 1872. Contribution to the ichthyology of Australia. 1. The Melbourne fish market. Proc. Zool. Acclim. Soc. Vict. Vol. 1 pp. 29-242 1 pl.
Dules flavescens Castelnau, 1875	Australian Faunal Directory
Published in: Castelnau, F.L. de 1875. Researches on the fishes of Australia. Intercolonial Exhibition Essays. 2. pp. 1–52 in, Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition of 1876 : Official Record. Melbourne
Macquaria ambigua oriens Musyl & Keenan, 1992	Australian Faunal Directory
Published in: Musyl, M.K. & Keenan, C.P. 1992. Population genetics and zoogeography of Australian freshwater golden perch, Macquaria ambigua (Richardson 1845) (Teleostei: Percichthyidae), and electrophoretic identification of a new species from the Lake Eyre Basin. Aust. J. Mar. Freshw. Res. Vol. 43 (6) pp. 1585-1601

Common Names

Common name	Source
Golden Perch Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Department of Sustainability and Environment Encyclopedia of Life Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist Australian Faunal Directory Codes for Australian Aquatic Biota
Callop Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist Australian Faunal Directory
Freshwater Bream Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist Australian Faunal Directory
Murray Bream Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist Australian Faunal Directory
Murray Perch Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist Australian Faunal Directory
Perch Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist Australian Faunal Directory
Tarki Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist Australian Faunal Directory
White Perch Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist Australian Faunal Directory
Yellowbelly Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist Australian Faunal Directory
Yellowfin Perch Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist Australian Faunal Directory
Murray-darling Golden Perch Or Yellowbelly Is this a preferred common name for this species? YES \| NO	Desert Fishes Council

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kingdom: ANIMALIA

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Macquaria ambigua (Richardson, 1845)

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