Reduction of a population of Canterbury mudfish,Neochanna burrowsius (Galaxiidae), by drovight |
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Authors: | G. A. Eldon P. J. Howden D. B. Howden |
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Affiliation: | 1. Fisheries Research Division , Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries , Christchurch, New Zealand;2. R.D, 8, Canterbury, Ashburton, New Zealand |
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Abstract: | A population of Canterbury mudfish Neochanna burrowsius (Phillipps), estimated to exceed 3000 adults in July‐December 1975, and its habitat at Clearwell in mid Canterbury, are described. A 7 month drought nearly extinguished the population; this and the subsequent return migration (in August 1976) of survivors from a stockwater race are recorded. |
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