Species Nannoperca variegata Kuiter & Allen, 1986

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• Nannoperca variegata Kuiter, R.H. & Allen, G.R. 1986. A synopsis of the Australian pygmy perches (Percichthyidae), with the description of a new species. Revue Française d'Aquariologie et Herpétologie 12(4): 109-116 [Date published 21 July: for 1985] [111, figs. 1-4].

  Type data:

   Holotype NMV A.3530, Glengulin Creek, Winnap, VIC.
  Paratype(s) AM I.25956-001; NMV A3511; NMV A3531; SAMA F5431; WAM P.28597-001; WAM P.28598-001.

 

Introduction

The species was listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN in 1996.

 

Distribution

States

South Australia, Victoria

Extra Distribution Information

Coastal ponds and streams between Winnap, VIC (141º19´E) and Ewens Ponds, SA (140º47´E); temperate.

Australian Endemic.

IBRA and IMCRA regions

drainage basins and coastal and oceanic zones

IBRA

SA, Vic: Naracoorte Coastal Plain (NCP), Victorian Midlands (VM), Victorian Volcanic Plain (VVP)

Original AFD Distribution Data

Australian Region

• Australia
  • South Australia: SE coastal
  • Victoria: SE coastal

Distribution References

Ecological Descriptors

Freshwater.

 

General References

Allen, G.R. 1989. Freshwater Fishes of Australia. Neptune, New Jersey : T.F.H. Publications 240 pp., 63 pls. [178]

Allen, G.R., Midgley, S.H. & Allen, M. 2002. Field Guide to the Freshwater Fishes of Australia. Perth : Western Australian Museum 394 pp. [213]

Kuiter, R.H. 2013. Pictorial Guide to Victoria's Freshwater Fishes. Seaford, Victoria : Aquatic Photographics 178 pp. [118]

Kuiter, R.H., Humphries, P.A. & Arthington, A.H. 1996. Family Nannopercidae. pp. 168-175 in McDowall, R.M. (ed.). Freshwater Fishes of South-eastern Australia. Sydney : Reed Books 247 pp. [171]

Leggett, R. & Merrick, J.R. 1987. Australian Native Fishes for Aquariums. Artarmon : J.R. Merrick Publications 241 pp. 142 figs. [191]

Unmack, P.J. 2001. Biogeography of Australian freshwater fishes. Journal of Biogeography 28: 1053-1089 [1062]

Unmack, P.J., Hammer, M.P., Adams, M. & Dowling, T.E. 2011. A phylogenetic analysis of pygmy perches (Teleostei: Percichthyidae) with an assessment of the major historical influences on aquatic biogeography in southern Australia. Systematic Biology 60(6): 797–812

 

Common Name References

Allen, G.R. 1989. Freshwater Fishes of Australia. Neptune, New Jersey : T.F.H. Publications 240 pp., 63 pls. [178] (Ewens Pygmy Perch)

Allen, G.R., Midgley, S.H. & Allen, M. 2002. Field Guide to the Freshwater Fishes of Australia. Perth : Western Australian Museum 394 pp. [213] (Ewen Pygmy Perch)

Leggett, R. & Merrick, J.R. 1987. Australian Native Fishes for Aquariums. Artarmon : J.R. Merrick Publications 241 pp. 142 figs. [191] (Variegated Pygmy Perch)

Seafood Services Australia 2008. Australian Fish Names Standard. http://www.fishnames.com.au/. (Variegated Pygmy Perch)

 

History of changes

Published	As part of group	Action Date	Action Type	Compiler(s)
29-Mar-2018	PERCICHTHYIDAE	13-Mar-2018	MODIFIED	Dr Doug Hoese
21-Nov-2012		20-Aug-2013	MODIFIED
		30-Mar-2010	MODIFIED