Estuary Perch and Similar Species
Macquaria colonorum
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Australian Bass
Macquaria novemaculeata
Key differences: Australian Bass have a more elongated body shape, a straighter dorsal head profile, and typically a more pronounced notch between the spiny and soft dorsal fins. Their eyes are also generally smaller relative to their head size compared to Estuary Perch. Australian Bass are predominantly freshwater, while Estuary Perch are estuarine and coastal river dwellers.
Golden Perch
Macquaria ambigua
Key differences: Golden Perch have a more rounded body profile, a distinct hump on the back, and a golden-yellow coloration. They are exclusively freshwater and found further inland in the Murray-Darling Basin.
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