Olive perchlet
Other Names:
Agassiz’s glassfish, Glass perchlet, Western chanda perch, silver spray, doody
Scientific Name:
Ambassis agassizii
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Gunther Schmida
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Olive perchlet
Engaging People
Join me in the middle of the MDB – A day in the life of a fish researcher
December 18, 2023
Discover the rescue of the elusive Olive perchlet, a rare fish species in the Murray-Darling Basin, by a dedicated fish researcher.
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Demonstration Reaches
“People making fish happen” - what makes fish recovery actions successful?
July 26, 2023
Discover the vital role of community in native fish recovery, from the Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon to the River blackfish.
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Publications
Research continues to protect fish species in QLD
June 28, 2022
Study in Emerald, QLD, shows pump intake location affects fish entrainment rates, aiding irrigation design for fish safety.
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Native Fish
Bringing back 'The Magnificent Six'
August 16, 2019
The Tri-State Alliance aims to save six endangered fish in the Murray Corridor through habitat protection and partnerships.
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