Chinese sleeper
Perccottus glenii
Identification image; not photographed at Lake Svitiaz.
Photo «Percottus glenii 2009 G1.jpg» — George ChernilevskyPublic domaincropped
Distribution
Documented lakes
1 lakes in the guide
Characteristics
Species facts
One of the most significant present-day alien species of the Shatsk lake district. The Chinese sleeper was first recorded within Shatsk National Nature Park in Lake Chorne Velyke in 2010, and that lake became the starting point of the species’ documented spread through the park.
- 0.35 kg
- Maximum weight
- 25 cm
- Maximum length
- 7 years
- Lifespan
Origin in Lake Svitiaz: invasive species. IUCN: LC.