Donnelly River - Upper Donnelly River

Basin : Donnelly River

Catchment : Donnelly River

The Upper Donnelly River site (site code: DR214DONN1/6084007), was assessed on several occasions:

  • 17-18 August 2020
  • 13-14 October 2020
  • 1-2 December 2020
  • 25-26 August 2021
  • 11-12 November 2021
  • 5-6 December 2022

Only aquatic biota was assessed, using the standard methods from the South West Index of River Condition.

Condition summary

An online condition summary for this site is in preparation. Please contact the River Science Branch for site information.

Fish and crayfish

Four fish and two crayfish species were found during the assessments:

  • Bostockia porosa (Nightfish)
  • Galaxias occidentalis (Western minnow)
  • Nannoperca vittata (Western pygmy perch)
  • Gambusia holbrooki (Eastern gambusia)
  • Cherax cainii (Smooth marron)
  • Cherax preissii (Koonac)

Only fish and crayfish are targeted by sampling methods. Other species that were caught and/or observed are listed below:

  • Palaemon australis (South-west glass shrimp)

 Click on the images below to learn more.

Species found in subcatchment

This includes all species found within the subcatchment of the assessment site, from this and previous studies in the area. The photos are linked to more information about each species, including maps of where they are expected across the south-west.

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