A Launceston angler’s unexpected catch has triggered an extensive fisheries survey, after a redfin perch turned up in a lake where the invasive species wasn’t supposed to exist. Logan Reid was fishing ...

In the waterways surrounding the NSW Snowy Mountains town of Tumut, a dedicated team of conservationists is racing against time to save one of Australia’s most threatened native fish species. The ...

Sea Life Sydney Aquarium has bred and released over 250 southern pygmy perch into wetlands north of Canberra, Australia, according to Merlin Entertainments. The perch has been the victim of habitat ...

Huge Walleye, Zander or Pike-perch, Sander lucioperca. Underwater video of fresh water fish. Animals in nature. Incredible shot of a yellow perch A yellow perch suddenly pops into frame. 4K uhd ...

Anglers reminded to remove pest species“Mozambique tilapia and redfin perch are listed as notifiable species under Schedule 1 of the Biosecurity Regulation 2017. It is illegal to move, buy or sell, or ...

“Redfin perch are already found in our region and may be immediately released at point of capture, although this is generally discouraged. Redfin must not be used as bait and it’s illegal to possess ...

Those fishing on Oberon Dam are reminded to thoroughly clean their vessels and fishing gear after use following confirmation of a recent outbreak of epizootic haematopoietic necrosis virus (EHNV) ...

Introduced species such as carp, redfin perch, brown trout and rainbow trout are preying on local species and the Gambusia or mosquitofish, introduced for pest control, often disrupts breeding cycles.

These included antidepressants like Prozac, blood pressure medications, heart drugs, epilepsy medicines, caffeine and antibiotics. The highest concentrations were found in redfin perch and eel.

The Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) has since conducted extensive surveys of farm dams, rivers and creeks in the area and found only one other redfin perch in a small creek. IFS is now calling on ...

Sport Help Germiston angler get to Australia for international games In 2019, Australia senior's team participated in the world games hosted by South Africa at Leeuplaas, Vaaldam.

The southern pygmy perch hadn't been seen in Bendigo Creek since the mid-19th-century goldrush, when a booming town sprang up around the central Victorian waterway. This attractive small fish ...