Australian Grayling

Prototroctes maraena

Sea Life Endemic IUCN: Vulnerable

About

A silvery freshwater fish with a small adipose fin on the rear of the back, a keel aloAdult Australian Grayling inhabit freshwater rivers and streams.

During autumn, they undertake large migrations to spawn in the lower reaches of rivers. The newly hatched larvae are swept out to sea and migrate back to estuaries after about 6 months. The species has a distinct cucumbery smell.ng the belly, no lateral line and a horny sheath around the lower jaw.

Protected:This species is listed as endangered in Tasmania and as such it is a protected species

Size

Can grow to around 33cm

Habitat

Found in coastal rivers

Distribution

Southeastern mainland Australia and Tasmania

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (3)
  1. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2019 (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  2. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
  3. Gomon, M.F. & Bray, D.J. 2020, Prototroctes maraena in Fishes of Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

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