EXTINCT FISH SIGHTING BACK FROM THE DEAD
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EXTINCT FISH SIGHTING BACK FROM THE DEAD
EXTINCT FISH SIGHTING BACK FROM THE DEAD
Media contact: Nikki Mott 0416 311 214 | nikki.mott@minstaff.vic.gov.au
Friday, 8 November 2019
EXTINCT FISH SIGHTING BACK FROM THE DEAD
An extremely rare fish thought to be extinct has been reportedly spotted for the first time in over two decades during a lake recovery project in regional Victoria.
Two Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon fish (Mogurnda adspersa) are believed to have been identified during fish population surveys at Third Reedy Lake, Kerang.
If confirmed, this would be the only remaining population of the species in Victoria after it was declared extinct in 1998 under the Victorian Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act).
The two fish were spotted on October 29 by crews engaged by the Connections Project to restore Third Reedy Lake to its original state as a deep, freshwater marsh.
The project involves relocating native fish from the lake to more suitable habitats in nearby waterways.
Works stopped as soon as the fish were discovered and the lake draw down process has been temporarily halted until the sighting is confirmed through DNA testing.
The fish were safely returned after photos and a small sample from a fin were taken for further analysis, with the test results expected to determine their origin within coming weeks.
If confirmed, the Andrews Labor Government will work with Water Corporations, Catchment Management Authorities, Victorian Fisheries Authority, environmental consultants, fish experts and the community to develop an appropriate strategy to protect and recover this rare species.
The Third Reedy Lake project is part of the $2 billion Connections Project - Australia’s largest irrigation modernisation project which includes restoring lakes previously used within the irrigation system to a more natural condition.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Water Lisa Neville
“This is a major environmental discovery - potentially recovering a native Victorian species that has been extinct for over two decades.”
“This rare sighting shows the work we’re doing to protect our waterways and their precious ecosystems is working.”
Quote attributable to Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio
“Lakes, waterways and wetlands provide habitat for an array of native plants and animals and our strong biodiversity program will ensure they have a home for generations to come.”
Media contact: Nikki Mott 0416 311 214 | nikki.mott@minstaff.vic.gov.au
Friday, 8 November 2019
EXTINCT FISH SIGHTING BACK FROM THE DEAD
An extremely rare fish thought to be extinct has been reportedly spotted for the first time in over two decades during a lake recovery project in regional Victoria.
Two Southern Purple Spotted Gudgeon fish (Mogurnda adspersa) are believed to have been identified during fish population surveys at Third Reedy Lake, Kerang.
If confirmed, this would be the only remaining population of the species in Victoria after it was declared extinct in 1998 under the Victorian Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (FFG Act).
The two fish were spotted on October 29 by crews engaged by the Connections Project to restore Third Reedy Lake to its original state as a deep, freshwater marsh.
The project involves relocating native fish from the lake to more suitable habitats in nearby waterways.
Works stopped as soon as the fish were discovered and the lake draw down process has been temporarily halted until the sighting is confirmed through DNA testing.
The fish were safely returned after photos and a small sample from a fin were taken for further analysis, with the test results expected to determine their origin within coming weeks.
If confirmed, the Andrews Labor Government will work with Water Corporations, Catchment Management Authorities, Victorian Fisheries Authority, environmental consultants, fish experts and the community to develop an appropriate strategy to protect and recover this rare species.
The Third Reedy Lake project is part of the $2 billion Connections Project - Australia’s largest irrigation modernisation project which includes restoring lakes previously used within the irrigation system to a more natural condition.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Water Lisa Neville
“This is a major environmental discovery - potentially recovering a native Victorian species that has been extinct for over two decades.”
“This rare sighting shows the work we’re doing to protect our waterways and their precious ecosystems is working.”
Quote attributable to Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio
“Lakes, waterways and wetlands provide habitat for an array of native plants and animals and our strong biodiversity program will ensure they have a home for generations to come.”
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Re: EXTINCT FISH SIGHTING BACK FROM THE DEAD
It's alive! It's aaaliiiive!
I'll call it purple frank gudgeon. Frank for Frankenstein.
I'll call it purple frank gudgeon. Frank for Frankenstein.
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A fish is a fish
No fish is worth a life, stay safe
A fish is a fish
No fish is worth a life, stay safe
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Re: EXTINCT FISH SIGHTING BACK FROM THE DEAD
Cool looking fish
2015/16 Fisting Victoria Species comp total: 289cm
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
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Re: EXTINCT FISH SIGHTING BACK FROM THE DEAD
Not as an impressive return from the dead as the coelacanth though
2015/16 Fisting Victoria Species comp total: 289cm
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
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Re: EXTINCT FISH SIGHTING BACK FROM THE DEAD
It looks like a killie fish.
Such a cool looking fish though.
Such a cool looking fish though.
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Re: EXTINCT FISH SIGHTING BACK FROM THE DEAD
looking at the size of that fish? could be any factors my bet is overlooked or not even done regulary so no one knew.
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Re: EXTINCT FISH SIGHTING BACK FROM THE DEAD
Probably not enough research funding for scientists to get out and look for them
2015/16 Fisting Victoria Species comp total: 289cm
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
Brown Trout: 37cm
Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
Major Sponsor: Rim Master Tackle
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Re: EXTINCT FISH SIGHTING BACK FROM THE DEAD
Had a Northern purple spotted gudgeon for nearly 10 Years in a tank until friends over fed him while we were on holiday...looks very similar to the southern species.Ferocious predator and boss of the tank.