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Databases compiled from the Ministry of Primary Industries list of Tropical fish allowed to be imported into New Zealand.
Freshwater Fish A toH. Freshwater Fish I to Z. Tropical Marine Fish .
Killifish on list Marine Invertebrates. Exotic Reptiles and Amphibians
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Butterfly Perch
A pinkish coloured fish with a speckling of small black spots, a large black spot on sides, bluish hints around the head.
- Scientific Name: Caesioperca lepidoptera,
- Habitat: Found inshore, near rocky reefs to 100m. Splendid perch found in more northern waters and Allports in southern waters
- Temperament: Peaceful and timid
- Tank Age/Maturity: Mature tank at least 6 months and 400 litres up to 1,000 litres for mature fish.
- Diet: Newly caught fish need live food but after settling in tank eats everything from flake food to mysid, partial to prawns.
- Threatened Species: N/A
- Special Requirements: A very timid fish when newly caught, can easily be pushed off food.
- Size: 30cm