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Australian Freshwater Native Fish
Native fish are an important part of Australia’s rivers, and for First Nations peoples, provide a vital cultural connection. Native fish in the Murray-Darling Basin are suffering significant declines. We need a coordinated approach to recover our native fish for future generations.

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Stories about Australian native fish and their recovery
Invasive species
Troubled Waters: 37% of Native Freshwater Species Under Threat of Extinction
May 6, 2025
5 min read
Without urgent intervention, Australia could lose some of its most unique aquatic species forever.
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Small bodied fish
Winning the Fight for Survival: Native Freshwater Fish Saved from Extinction
March 11, 2025
3 min read
The Yarra pygmy perch is one giant step closer to being saved from extinction thanks to a 15-year effort by a group of committed ecologists.
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Environmental flows
Managing Wetlands for Native Fish
February 5, 2025
5 min read
Wetlands are so important for our native fish – so how do we give our young native fish a fighting chance?
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Fish Movement and Migration
Tube fishways aiding fish migration
August 21, 2024
4 mins
You've heard of rock ramps, vertical slots and pool-types, but what about tube fishways?
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Fish Movement and Migration
Recent fish tagging in the Murray-Darling Basin
August 8, 2024
6 mins
Recently, Ecology Australia was engaged to tag fish in the MDB to increase knowledge about fish movement and migration.
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Native Fish
Understanding Fish as Parasite Hosts: The Knowledge Gap in Australia's Freshwater Fish
July 31, 2024
6 min
An overview of our current understanding of parasite-host relationships in Australian freshwater fish.
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Successful catch and release of the mighty Murray cod
Check out these angling tips for ensuring survival and longevity for this iconic freshwater fish species.
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We recognise and honour the traditional and continuing custodians of the Country on which we work, learn and live. We respect and learn from Elders past, present and emerging, valuing their knowledge, insights and connections to the waterways we love and care for.
New fish website
Mark Linterman’s fully revised edition of the popular book Fishes of the Murray–Darling Basin is now available online. Explore detailed species accounts including detailed maps of their known locations.

PS: This is where you can buy the book — available now!
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