Macquaria colonorum (Günther, 1863)

Estuary perch

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Percichthyidae
Synonyms	Lates colonorum, Percalates colonorum, Dules novemaculeatus alta, ... more
Common names	Mundingsaborre, 若鲈, 叉尾麦氏鲈, ... more

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Main reference

Paxton, J.R., D.F. Hoese, G.R. Allen and J.E. Hanley. 1989. (Ref. 7300)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 75.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 44894); common length : 40.0 cm SL male/unsexed; (Ref. 5259); max. published weight: 10,000 g (Ref. 5259)

Environment

Demersal; potamodromous (Ref. 5259); freshwater; brackish

Climate / Range

Temperate; 10°S - 40°S

Oceania: Endemic to eastern and southern Australia.
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Short description

Dorsal spines (total): 9 - 10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 11; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 7 - 9; Vertebrae: 25. Dark gray on back, becoming paler below with overall silvery sheen; lower sides and belly whitish; fins dusky brown to dark brown, darker distally (except pecorals).

Occurs in lentic and lotic freshwater (Ref. 7300). Most commonly found in tidal waters, but also occurs in rivers and lakes with salinities less than 1-2 ppt (Ref. 5259). Occurs in estuaries and lower, tidal reaches of rivers. Popular angling species that tends to swim near the bottom in deeper water. Feeds on small fishes, molluscs, worms, shrimps and other crustaceans. During winter (July and August) they move to the mouth of estuaries to breed (Ref. 44894). Oviparous, egg is pelagic (Ref. 5259) and hatches in 2-3 days. Male reaches maturity at a length of about 22 centimeters; female at about 28 centimeters (Ref. 44894).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Very Low, minimum population doubling time more than 14 years (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High to very high vulnerability (65 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Capuli, Estelita Emily

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