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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.