Re: [RML] Galaxids

PETER.UNMACK at ASU.Edu
Thu, 25 May 2000 12:12:06 -0700 (MST)

On Thu, 25 May 2000, Andrew wrote:

> Does anyone know the legal status of Galaxids/iids/whatever in NSW? Is the
> whole genus protected? Are they legally tradable?

None of the galaxiids are presently listed or protected in NSW to the best of
my knowledge. You could take a look at http://www.fisheries.nsw.gov as they
have a listing of threatened NSW fishes there.

> The reason I ask is that I've got a couple of dams full of what looks like
> Mountain Galaxiids.

I presume they are west of the dividing range? If so then they are unlikely
to be anything else (if they are as far upstream as ~Canberra).

Tootles
Peter