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Mainland Yabby

Mainland Yabby

Caption: The mainland yabby (Cherax destructor) is listed as a controlled fish (i.e. environmental pest) under the Inland Fisheries Act 1995. They impact native habitats by destroying aquatic vegetation and increase turbidity and have the potential to introduce disease.

Source: Jean Jackson, Inland Fisheries Service

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