Species
Southern Pygmy Perch
Nannoperca australis
Tier 5Eating3/10ultralight tackleNSWVICSATAS
0 waypoints4–6 cm (max 8 cm) typical
Overview: about southern pygmy perch
Tiny native percichthyid of southeast Australian freshwater, found in slow-flowing creeks and wetlands. Listed as Vulnerable in NSW. Not a rec target — protect habitat.
Biology: Southern Pygmy Perch size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Creek, River
- Typical size
- 4–6 cm (max 8 cm)
- Weight
- 0.003–0.01 kg
- Depth range
- 0–2 m
- Diet
- insects, zooplankton
- Global range
- Southeast Australia
How to target: Southern Pygmy Perch angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- release-only
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