Blue Mountains Perch

Interesting Info

• The Blue Mountains Perch is a freshwater fish species found only in Australia. It is also known as the Blue Mountains Trout and Mountain Trout.
• It is typically found in clear, cold, fast-flowing streams and rivers in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales.
• The Blue Mountains Perch has a distinctive olive-green to brownish coloration on the back and sides, with a white or cream-colored belly.
• They are an omnivorous fish that feeds on a variety of prey such as insects, crustaceans, and small fish.
• The Blue Mountains Perch is a territorial fish that defends its preferred habitat and food resources from other individuals.
• The Blue Mountains Perch has a relatively low reproductive rate, with females producing only a few hundred eggs per year.
• They are considered a threatened species due to habitat degradation, pollution, and introduced predators such as the European Carp.
• The Blue Mountains Perch is a slow-growing species and can take up to 10 years to reach maturity.