High priority threatened fish North West Victoria
The following list comprises selected threatened fish that have been identified as being high priority species in the North West of Victoria. Their high priority is based on a combination of the importance of the species and high level of concern regarding threats within a particular bioregion. These species have been identified as requiring either full commitment or substantive participation within the bioregion indicated. This list is based on information from the Bioregional Network Analysis (BNA) for each bioregion (Lowe et al 2000) and high priority threatened fish in the North West where management actions are specified in the DEPI Actions for Biodiversity Conservation database.
Murray Hardyhead - Critically endangered |
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Common Name | Scientific Name | Priority Bioregion |
Freshwater Catfish | Tandanus tandanus | MM |
Murray Cod | Maccullochella peelii peelii | MSB |
Murray Hardyhead | Craterocephalus fluviatilis | MM, MF, MSB |
Yarra Pigmy Perch | Nannoperca obscura | LM, MM, W |