Freshwater fish and crayfish communities of the Carbunup and Buayanyup Rivers: conservation significance and management considerations

Project Summary

Ten sites each in the Carbunup and Buayanyup Rivers were sampled for fish and freshwater crayfish in November 2008.

This study is the first to examine the fish and freshwater crayfish of the Carbunup and Buayanyup Rivers, south-western Australia. It aimed to determine the distribution of the fishes and freshwater crayfishes, their conservation significance and management implications to help ensure the ongoing viability of these communities.

Fish and crayfish of the Carbunup and Buayanyup Rivers Report

Prepared by

Murdoch University Centre for Fish and Fisheries Research Freshwater and Threatened Fish Research Facility Centre for Fish & Fisheries Research Murdoch University Western Australia

Prepared for GeoCatch