Species
Western Pygmy Perch
Nannoperca vittata
Tier 5Eating3/10ultralight tackleWA
0 waypoints4–6 cm (max 8 cm) typical
Overview: about western pygmy perch
Tiny native freshwater perch of southwest WA, found in cool clear streams. Mostly an aquarium fish; not a target species.
Biology: Western 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, small invertebrates
- Global range
- Southwest Western Australia
How to target: Western Pygmy Perch angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- incidental
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