Fish perch

Fish perch belongs to the Okunev family. Perch lives at a shallow depth in fresh waters, as well as in the salt water of the seas and oceans. Perch is a predator and feeds on smaller species of fish. It is noteworthy that the fish perch competently approaches the choice of place of residence.

The fact is that the perch ambushes small fish and thereby gets food in places that are abundantly overgrown with water plants. The weight and size of the individual perch depends primarily on the habitat and species of fish. For example, the river subspecies of perch can reach 50 cm in length and 2 kg of weight.

Species of perch

Currently, the following species of perch are known to science:



yellow or American perch Perca flavescens. This species differs in its small size and yellow tail. Yellow perch lives in North America, off the coast of Canada, as well as the US state of South Carolina.

the common or river perch Perca fluviatilis. Fish are distributed in European territory, as well as in Asia.

Balkhash perch Perca schrenkii was isolated into a separate species, since the fish lives exclusively in the rivers Semirechye (Balkhash-Alakol lakes). This type of okenya differs in that it feeds on its own brothers.

Sebastes sea bass. This species of fish differs from its freshwater counterparts not only in its appearance, but also in its structure. Sea bass is assigned to the scorpena family, the main difference of which is the presence of glands on the fins that produce poisonous substances. This species of fish has more than 110 separate species that live mainly in the waters of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

Perch benefits

All types of fish perch are distinguished by their excellent taste and consumer qualities. In addition, the useful properties of perch, which lie in the chemical composition of the product, have long been known. The benefits of perch are primarily the content of unique and essential Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. It is believed that the beneficial properties of perch extend their effect to the entire human body as a whole.

However, the most tangible benefit of perch for the brain. The product contains a large amount of vitamin of the V12 group, which contribute to the synthesis of myelin and DNA. Perch meat helps to saturate the human body with healthy vitamins and minerals. Useful substances in fish help in the metabolism of fats, as well as oxygenate cells that are susceptible to hypoxia.

As a result of recent studies, it was found that sea and river bass are equally useful for the human body. The calorie content of perch is at a fairly low level. On average, the calorie content of perch is 103 Kcal per 100 grams of fish meat. Such a low indicator, as well as the vitamin and mineral composition of the product, allows you to classify fish perch not only as useful, but also as dietary foods.