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Suspected koi carp in the River Torrens
DevelopingNext check Oct 27: Any Green Adelaide update on netting results, confirmed fish identification, numbers removed and remaining sightings at Hackney or Dernancourt.
Where it stands
More than a dozen suspected koi were seen between St Peters Weir and Hackney Bridge, with fewer reported upstream at Dernancourt. Nets are being used at Dernancourt to catch the fish; whether they are caught or the effort is abandoned remains open.
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The story so far
Update 1
Suspected koi in the Torrens put native wildlife recovery on guard
Nets are being used at Dernancourt after suspected koi sightings in Adelaide’s river. An existing goldfish population shows why early interception matters.
Still open after this report
- No confirmed identification, catch total or clearance result has been established. Whether the fish have reproduced, and how many remain, is also unresolved.
History
Opened1 report
Who's involved
People
- Stuart J. Collardresearcher1 report
Organizations
- Invasive Species CouncilAustralian non-governmental organisation1 report
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