Details of this species in Leigh Creek coal mine Status: Alien
Invasiveness: Not specified
Occurrence: Established
Source: Unmack, 2003 Arrival Date:
Introduction: Unknown Species Notes for this Location:
In Central Australia they are only known from a dam at Leigh Creek coal mine, on a tributary to Frome Creek (which drains directly to Lake Eyre). Management Notes for this Location:
Efforts have been made to poison this population twice, however both have failed (Beat Odermatt pers. comm. In Unmack, 2003). Impacts:
Competition: The primary threat of the introduction of Cyprinus carpio is probably competition for food and other resources. Last Modified: 19/01/2004 2:19:27 p.m.
|
