The efforts to save the Tasmanian fish at 'imminent risk' of extinction
But from what I have seen in the past, and to where we've arrived now, we're basically worlds apart," Mr Freeman said.
- ▪But from what I have seen in the past, and to where we've arrived now, we're basically worlds apart," Mr Freeman said.
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'Trout-free havens' provide hope in Tasmania's swan galaxias conservation programMBy Madeleine RojahnTopic:Endangered and Protected SpeciesPosted Mon 27 Jul 2026 at 6:23amMon 27 Jul 2026 at 6:23amMon 27 Jul 2026 at 6:23amSwan galaxias are the focus of a conservation project. (Supplied: NRM South)In shortThe swan galaxias fish, endemic to Tasmania, has been listed as one of Australia's most threatened fish "at imminent risk of extinction within the next 20 years.A conservation project is having some success, but the biggest threat to the species is introduced trout, which is prized by anglers.What's next?The Invasive Species Council has welcomed news of the conservation project's early successes, and says the invasive nature of trout needs to be properly…
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