Summary
This is the first trout caught in Victoria. "This fish is one of a number of fry placed in Riddells Creek 18 months since. July 1870". The specimen was originally sent to the Public Library by the Acclimatisation Society of Victoria, and was subsequently exhibited at the International Exhibition in 1872. It was transferred to the National Museum of Victoria on 16 Sept 1897.
Specimen Details
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Taxon Name
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Author and date of publication
Linnaeus, 1758
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Preferred Common name
Brown Trout
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Identified By
Tarmo A. Raadik - Museum of Victoria
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Number Of Specimens
1
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Sex
Unknown
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Specimen Nature
Nature: Spirit specimen, Form: Wet, Fixative treatment: unknown, Medium: ethanol 70%
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Collected By
W Robertson
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Sampling Method
angling
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Date Visited From
25/06/1870
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Date Visited To
25/06/1870
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Species Name
trutta