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The Introduction and Aquaculture of Non-endemic Species in Western Australia

The Rotund Yabby Cherax rotundus and the All-male Hybrid Yabby

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Publisher: Department of Fisheries, Western Australia

Creation date: June 2002

This discussion paper has been prepared to provide information to assist in the assessment of the possible impact of the translocation of Cherax rotundus and all-male hybrid yabbies within Western Australia, for the purposes of commercial aquaculture on private properties. In assessing the translocation of any aquatic species, the economic and social benefits must be balanced with biological and environmental risks.

Key Words: Australia • Yabby • Yabbie • Crayfish • Crawfish • Exotic Escaped and Invasive Species