Northern river blackfish
Other Names:
River blackfish, Slippery, Slimy, Muddy, Greasy, Nikki long cod
Scientific Name:
Gadopsis marmorata (previously G. marmoratus)
Learn more about this fish species
Image photographer:
Luke Pearce
Stories about 
Northern river blackfish
Native Fish
‘Canary in the Condamine’ - How does the cold water specialist, River blackfish, survive in Queensland?
March 9, 2022
River blackfish in QLD's Condamine are 'canaries' signaling ecosystem health, facing threats from habitat changes and cattle impact.
Read more
Demonstration Reaches
Australian made irrigation fish screens protect our native fish
February 12, 2021
Irrigation screens save fish and time, enhancing efficiency and protecting native species in Australian waterways.
Read more
Native Fish Strategy
Queensland Killarney rescue to save rare fish and cray species
March 3, 2020
A rescue op saved rare Queensland fish from drought-affected Condamine River, ensuring species' survival.
Read more
Fish Movement and Migration
River Blackfish back in the King River
January 22, 2020
King River's fish habitat enhanced with boulders, log jams, and native flora, aiding species like Murray Cod.
Read more
Finterest
All Stories
Why finterest?
Merch
Resources
Native Fish Recovery Strategy
Recovery Reaches
Fish Habitats
True Tales of the Trout Cod
mdb.fish
Follow Us
Facebook
Instagram
Our native fish have been respected and cared for by Aboriginal Nations for thousands of years. We pay our respects to Traditional Owner Elders past, present and future, and welcome their knowledge and involvement in native fish recovery.
© Finterest 2024. All rights reserved. The Finterest Website is a partnership project between the Murray-Darling Basin Authority and the Australian River Restoration Centre.
Website developed by the Australian River Restoration Centre.