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Aaron Bunch

Scientists make splash as native fish risk going under

Introduced species such as carp prey on local freshwater fish. (Stuart Walmsley/AAP PHOTOS)

A third of Australia's native freshwater fish species face possible extinction, as invasive breeds, climate change, extreme weather and human impact take their toll.

The first comprehensive study into native freshwater fish stocks found urgent action was needed to protect the nation's Indigenous species and the environment.

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