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The '''marron''' ''Cherax tenuimanus'' is a large freshwater [[crayfish]] found in the south-west corner of [[Australia]]. |
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Recreational fishing for marron is tightly controlled, with a limited season, permits required and minimum sizes. |
Recreational fishing for marron is tightly controlled, with a limited season, permits required and minimum sizes. |
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The marron Cherax tenuimanus is a large freshwater crayfish found in the south-west corner of Australia.
Recreational fishing for marron is tightly controlled, with a limited season, permits required and minimum sizes.
Marron is considered a luxury product and is the subject of a developing aquaculture industry in Western Australia and in other Australian states. Total Australian production of farmed marron was 30 tons in 1996.
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- Template:IUCN2006 Listed as Vulnerable (VU A1de v2.3)