The efforts to save the Tasmanian fish at 'imminent risk' of extinction
Tasmania's swan galaxias, an endemic fish species with only 6,000 individuals remaining, faces extinction within 20 years, primarily threatened by introduced trout prized by anglers. Conservation efforts by Natural Resource Management South have shown early success, establishing "trout-free havens" to protect the species.
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Published 26 Jul 2026, 20:23 UTC · Updated 26 Jul 2026, 20:30 UTC
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