Species
Striped Perchlet
Amniataba percoides
Also known as northern stripey perch
Tier 5Eating5/10ultralight tackleQLDWANT
0 waypoints10–15 cm (max 20 cm) typical
Overview: about striped perchlet
Small native freshwater perch of northern Australian rivers, with crisp black-and-white stripes. Common in tropical rivers from QLD across to WA. Mostly bait and a kids' fish.
Biology: Striped Perchlet size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Creek, River
- Typical size
- 10–15 cm (max 20 cm)
- Weight
- 0.05–0.15 kg
- Depth range
- 0–8 m
- Diet
- insects, small invertebrates
- Global range
- Northern Australia
How to target: Striped Perchlet angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- small worms or baits
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