Percilia irwini
Percilia irwini Eigenmann, 1928
photo by Busse, K.


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Family:  Percichthyidae (Temperate perches), subfamily: Perciliinae
Max. size:  9.6 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 4 years
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: Chile in streams and rivers of Malleco and Bio-Bio River basins.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 26 March 2021 (A2ce+3ce+4ce) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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