Key Identification Features
- Golden perch have an elongated, deep but laterally compressed body, with a sizeable mouth, small to moderate-sized eyes, a distinct curve to the forehead, and a distinct "hump" above the head.
- However, this movement has not stopped distinct genetic profiles and subtle morphological (body shape) differences from developing in different river systems.
- Soft dorsal, anal, and caudal (tail) fins are all large and rounded, and are dusky grey or black with distinct white edges.
- Small to medium-sized Murray cod from clear-water habitats often have striking and very distinct colouration, while very large fish tend towards a speckled grey-green colouration.
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