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Eastern Gambusia, more commonly known as Mosquito
fish, are a noxious fish species introduced
into Australia in 1925 from North and Central
America.
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The Oriental Weather Loach is native to Europe
and Asia, but was first recorded in Australian waters
in 1984.
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Rainbow and Brown Trout are both introduced
species originating from North America. Rainbow
trout vary in colour from olive green to steely
blue, with a lighter belly and sides.
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Perca fluviatilis was introduced to Australia from
Europe in the 1860’s. Redfin Perch is a moderatesized,
relatively elongate, fish with a pattern of
six or more tapering bands on the sides of the
body.
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Data collection checklist for native and exotic fish sightings
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Crinia signifera is a small ground dwelling
frog between 18-28mm long. The Eastern
Froglet is one most common and widely distributed
frogs of Eastern Australia.
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Crinia parinsignifera like all frogs from the genus
Crinia are small, with an average length of
about 20mm.
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The adult Spotted Marsh Frog is usually
covered in large regularly shaped olive
green blotches on their back.
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The adult Barking
Marsh Frogs are of
small to moderate
size.
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This frog is an agile climber and jumper
which is capable of leaping to catch a fly
in mid-flight!
