Prevent the spread of invasive freshwater animals
How invasive and pest fresh water animals are introduced; their impact on the environment; prevention and removal.
Report a pest fish sighting
If you see or catch an invasive fish, please report it to Biosecurity Queensland. Please take a photo if possible and send us the details using this form.
Your legal obligation for invasive freshwater animals
Noxious fish and your legal requirements regarding prohibited, restricted or high-risk fish
Updates to prohibited and restricted matter
- There have been changes to the prohibited and restricted matter lists in the Biosecurity Regulation 2016.
- Please see Schedule 1 Prohibited matter and Schedule 1A Restricted matter and categories of the Regulation for up-to-date lists of affected species.