Southern pygmy perch
Other Names:
Swamp perch
Scientific Name:
Nannoperca australis
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Luke Pearce
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Southern pygmy perch
Engaging People
Pygs are Flying! Southern Pygmy Perch Recovery in the Mid-Murray
January 24, 2024
3 min read
SPP recovery in Mid-Murray shows promise with successful breeding and partnerships aiding conservation.
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Engaging People
Gaining some mussels - New developments in Glenelg Freshwater Mussel breeding
October 31, 2023
Captive breeding of endangered Glenelg Freshwater Mussels is trialed to prevent extinction, using host fish in a conservation effort.
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Drought
The plight of Southern Pygmy Perch and the local efforts for recovery
August 31, 2023
S. Pygmy Perch, once widespread, now clings to survival in NSW's few creeks, battling invasive species, drought, and habitat loss.
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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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Fish Habitats
The wetlands of Lake Alexandrina: home to a unique population of Southern pygmy perch
December 1, 2021
Lake Alexandrina's unique ecology thrives with careful water management, ensuring survival of species like the Southern pygmy perch.
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Fish Habitats
Landholders providing new homes for Southern Pygmy Perch in Victoria
January 22, 2020
Endangered Southern pygmy perch in SE Australia, conservation efforts underway to prevent extinction.
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