golden perch

American  

noun

1. a freshwater food fish, Plectroplites ambiguus, that inhabits inland waters of Australia.

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golden perch British  

noun

1. another name for callop

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Example Sentences

He estimated 85% of the dead fish were native species such as Bony Bream and Golden Perch, with the rest consisting of non-native types such as carp.

From BBC

Hundreds of thousands of native fish, including Murray cod, golden perch and bony bream, died around the Menindee weir.

From The Guardian

Usually, the rivers provide relief: swimming in cool water, fishing for golden perch or Murray cod or seeking the solace of a big sleepy red gum that lines the banks.

From The Guardian

‘Short cuts make delays, but inns make longer ones. At all costs we must keep you away from the Golden Perch. We want to get to Bucklebury before dark. What do you say, Sam?’

From Literature

‘I will follow you into every bog and ditch. But it is hard! I had counted on passing the Golden Perch at Stock before sundown. The best beer in the Eastfarthing, or used to be: it is a long time since I tasted it.’

From Literature