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Fish

All freshwater and estuarine fish in Queensland are considered wetland indicators. Some fish are residents (e.g. rainbowfish and grunters) while others migrate, moving upstream and downstream to breed in response to seasons or flood events (e.g. Australian bass and silver perch). Not only are bony fish present in wetlands, but a few sharks, sawfish and rays also live in both fresh and brackish conditions.

Fish wetland indicator species and profiles

Edgbaston Goby (Chlamydogobius squamigenus) in the Pelican Springs complex - Photo by Water Planning Ecology, QLD Government

Quick facts

400 million years
is the age of the oldest lungfish fossil found in Australia[1].
80 years
old is the age of the oldest known lungfish in captivity[2].

To find out more about species in your area visit WetlandSummary.

For specific information on wetland species sightings visit WetlandMaps or Wildlife Online.

Additional information

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References

  1. ^ Kellett, M, 'The Fossil Fish of Burrinjuck', Australian Heritage. [online], Australian Heritage. Available at: http://www.heritageaustralia.com.au/pdfs/%20Heritage%200610_Burrinjuck.pdf [Accessed 12 July 2012].
  2. ^ McGrouther, M (9 July 2011), Australian Lungfish, Neoceratodus forsteri (Krefft, 1870). [online], Australian Museum. Available at: http://australianmuseum.net.au/Australian-Lungfish-Neoceratodus-forsteri-Krefft-1870/ [Accessed 12 July 2012].

Last updated: 16 October 2023

This page should be cited as:

Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, Queensland (2023) Fish, WetlandInfo website, accessed 30 August 2024. Available at: https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/ecology/components/biota/fauna/fauna-taxon/fish/

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