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APPENDIX LII<br />

Criteria for Permitted Importation of Aquarium Fish<br />

ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON LIVE FISH (ACOLF) to the<br />

Standing Committee of the<br />

Australian Fisheries Council<br />

Evaluation of fish species for exclusion from the list of permitted aquarium fish imposts<br />

should take into consideration the following points:<br />

Any histosy of forming feral populations elsewhere or of having caused a<br />

significant problem elsewhere.<br />

The capacity for survival and dispersal within Australia, particularly in<br />

combination with other undesirable characteristics.<br />

Any likelihood of having a significant detrimental impact on other fish species<br />

or wildlife, or on the aquatic environment.<br />

The status of the species as a known carrier of a dtsease not yet found in<br />

Australia,<br />

The ability of the species to cause injury to man, livestock, wildlife or the<br />

environment (e.g., possessing spines, electric organs, toxins).<br />

The potential for growth to a large size, particularly in species likely to be<br />

attractive under Australian conditions for aquaculture, sportfish stocking,<br />

weed control or similar activities not connected with the aquarium hobby.<br />

The degree of difficulty in distinguishing the species from other (undesirable)<br />

species. ("Look-alikes").<br />

In addition, for marine aquarium fish, the ability of the'species to establish in<br />

estuaries or migrate into freshwaters.<br />

The availability of reliable biological information.

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