A Tasmanian landlocked population of the normally diadromous fish Galaxias maculatus (Jenyns)

A landlocked population of the normally diadromous fish Calaxias maculatus is recorded for the first time from Tasmania. The differences between the landlocked population and normal diadromous C. maculatus are examined and discussed. The association with other species together with the probable mode of origin of the landlocked population are considered

A catalogue of the type material (Fishes) in the Tasmanian Museum

A total of twenty three type and cotype specimens is listed. Both old and recent registration numbers are included and recent alterations in taxonomy

A descriptive catalogue of the type material (Chordates) in the Tasmanian Museum

A classified list of the chordate type specimens, including references and collection data, is given together with notes on condition

Observations on the Tasmanian mudfish, Galaxias cleaveri (Pisces: Galaxiidae)

Meristic and morphometric comparisons are made of the three known populations of the Tasmanian mudfish; mainland Tasmania, Flinders Island and Victoria. The results of observations on the ecology and behaviour are reported

Notes on Fishes recently recorded from Tasmanian Waters

Acanthidium molleri Whitley 1939 and Torpedo macneilli Whitley 1932 are recorded for the first time from Tasmanian waters. Details and figures are given for specimens of Mendosoma allporti Johnston 1881 and the second Tasmanian specimen of Tetraodon firmamentum Temminck and Schlegel 1850

A new species of Galaxias (Pisces: Galaxiidae) from southern Tasmania

A new species of Galaxias from southern Tasmania is described and figured. The probable mode of origin and relationship with other members of the genus are discussed

Record of Silver Spot Threpterius maculosus Richardson 1850

A specimen of the Silver Spot Threpterius maculosus is briefly described. This constitutes the first record of this species for Tasmania

Native fishes of the Central Plateau area-Tasmania

In comparison with the northern hemisphere, the major continents of the southern hemisphere have a relatively small freshwater fish fauna. This is probably due to the fact that the predominant portions of the main southern hemisphere land-masses lie in tropical, subtropical or temperate zones and except for the southern-most extremities are not overendowed with rivers and lakes. Consequently the potential for invasion of fish into freshwater areas where they can become established is limited. Most freshwater fishes living today are considered to be derived from marine ancestors which have subsequently invaded freshwater. Evidence for this can be found in the fact that many groups of fishes which are considered to be predominately freshwater species periodically descend to the sea or to the estuaries to spawn or carry out some other phase of the life cycle

Recent mammal records from Lake Pedder area

Between 6 and 24 February 1967, an opportunity was provided for zoologists from the Tasmanian Museum, Hobart and the Queen Victoria Museum, Launceston, to conduct a biological survey in the Lake Pedder area, south-west Tasmania. The survey was conducted in three separate localities totalling about ten square miles in all. During October and November of the same year the Lake Pedder site was again visited by staff from the Tasmanian Museum in two field trips of one week each. The areas are briefiy described physically and the methods and results of the survey are outlined. The material collected is housed in either the Tasmanian Museum or the Launceston Museum, the relevant specimen numbers being given in the text. When compared with more fertile areas of the state, the south-west area seems generally poor in both numbers and species of mammals although almost all indigenous Tasmanian groups are represented to some extent. The sparseness of the animal fauna would seem to be indicated by the low quality of the soils and vegetation and the few varieties of habitat. A systematic list of the mammals collected is included, but owing to the short period of time available in the area, no information regarding the status and distribution is available

A Record of the Oceanic Puffer Fish Lagocephalus Zagocephalus (L.) from King Island

A specimen of the Oceanic Puffer Fish, Lagocephalus lagocephalus (Linnaeus) , found on a beach on King Island, Bass Strait is described. This appears to be the first Australian record of this species