Aggressive aquarium fish have been illegally let loose in the Pioneer river.
Jan 28, 2022
7 News Mackay recently ran this report on the pest fish establishing in Mackay.
An aggressive aquarium fish has been illegally let loose in the Pioneer river and is rapidly breeding across our region. The Jaguar Cichlid is labelled as a noxious pest, with experts working hard to round up the species and contain its spread.
Photo courtesy of Jason Croft.
Watch the 7 News report with our fisheries ecologist, Trent Power, here: