Siniperca obscura – Obscure Chinese Perch (~6–12 cm) Glossolepis incisus Breeding: Requires freshwater mussels for

Breeding: Requires freshwater mussels for egg laying

Hyphessobrycon piranga

non-prey species

Neutral to slightly alkaline pH

Siniperca obscura – Obscure Chinese Perch (~6–12 cm) Glossolepis incisus Breeding: Requires freshwater mussels forA small, laterally flattened perch native to southern China. Its body is dark in coloration, optimizing camouflage in shaded stream environments. It grows to about 612 cm, notably smaller than its relatives Habitat & Behavior: Found in lowland rivers and streams below 300 meters elevation, particularly in tributaries south of the Yangtze River basin. Occupies a benthopelagic nichemid to bottom water zonesand uses its dark body to remain hidden and