Southern Pygmy Perch (Nannoperca australis) is a threatened small-bodied (up to 85 mm length) perch-like fish.

Following a dramatic decline in numbers over the past five decades, Southern Pygmy Perch are now listed as Endangered in NSW and was last recorded in the Tumut area in 1976.

This small fish was once abundant in wetlands, billabongs, creeks etc throughout the Murray and Murrumbidgee systems. Nowadays, they are restricted to small isolated streams.

Through the Refreshing Rivers project, we are looking for potential release sites.

For more details or to register your interest in this project, please contact:

Cherie White

Riverina Highlands Project Officer

📞 0427 407 126      

📧 cherie.white@lls.nsw.gov.au

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