Tilapia are one of Australia’s worst introduced pests. Once they are released into a river, they are very difficult to remove. They threaten native fish and destroy their natural environment. Most tilapia are spread by people putting them into rivers. 

 

 

 

 Spot the Aliens

 

Stop the Spread  

LEARN to identify tilapia. If you spot them, call the DPI on 13 25 23. DESTROY any tilapia that you catch and dispose of them AWAY from the water.

NEVER move tilapia and NEVER use them as bait as they carry live young.

NEVER empty aquariums or fish tanks into creeks, rivers or dams.

 

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This poster has been designed by Imaginocean Productions and is a proud initiative of the Burnett Local Marine Advisory Committee. Photos courtesy of Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries and Alan Webb, Australian Centre for Tropical Freshwater Research.

 

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