Tilapia Incursion – Mitchell River catchment: Reporting the ecology and movement patterns of new tilapia (Pelmatolapia mariae and Oreochromis mossambicus) populations in the Mitchell River catchment to identify priority areas and actions to mitigate their impacts.
Abstract
This study explored the geographical extent, biology, ecology (including feeding habits), and movement patterns of newly established tilapia populations (populations refers to spatially separated populations – the genetics of tilapia in the Mitchell catchment are currently unknown) in the Mitchell River catchment to inform on-ground actions for control and local eradication by identifying priority areas for local eradication and control efforts and high-risk areas for monitoring of future invasion.
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Subject
Freshwater ecology
Population ecology
Biosecurity science and invasive species ecology