Enhancing Biodiversity Hotspots Along Western Queensland Stock ...
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Site 8. Wylara Hole (Surat – St. George Road)<br />
STOCK ROUTE NUMBER: P005<br />
PRIORITY SPECIES: Animals:<br />
Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii peelii).<br />
RATING: BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOT<br />
SHIRE COUNCIL: ROMA REGIONAL COUNCIL<br />
The Wylara Hole is one of the most popular local recreational sites, as it is close to<br />
Surat and is known to have good population of Murray cod (Maccullochella peelii<br />
peelii). The riparian vegetation at this site is in good condition, and snags (that<br />
provide an important habitat for Murray cod) are more plentiful along this stretch of<br />
the Balonne River.<br />
THREATS: The major threat to this site are overgrazing by cattle that could reduce<br />
the water quality, overfishing, and introduced carp (Cyprinus carpio) that can<br />
compete with and displace Murray cod. Additionally, snag removal has (that removes<br />
an important feature of the habitat for Murray cod) been reported south of Surat.<br />
CURRENT MANAGEMENT: At this site there is monitoring and restocking of Murray<br />
cod undertaken by the Surat Fishing Restocking Club in conjunction with DEEDI.<br />
RECOMMENDATIONS: As for the biodiversity hotspots for Murray cod on the<br />
Balonne River (sites 6-8, pp. 110-113), it is important to support and maintain the<br />
current actions to conserve Murray cod that are undertaken by the Surat Fishing<br />
Restocking Club and DEEDI.<br />
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