Coreoperca kawamebari (Temminck & Schlegel, 1843)
photo by Kim, I.-S.

Family:  Sinipercidae (Chinese perches)
Max. size:  11 cm SL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater
Distribution:  Asia: Japan and Korea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Prefers clear, slow currents of the middle reaches of rivers. Feeds on aquatic insects and small fishes. Lays eggs on water plants in May and June. Eggs and fry are guarded by the male.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 


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