Have you observed Red Spot Disease?
OzFish would like to know about it.
In the recent devastation of drought and widespread bushfire, with the subsequent rainfall, some of Australia’s key waterways have been destroyed.
OzFish volunteer Chapters can help gather information to understand the impact on their local waterway and fish.
Part of this is recognising when and where Red Spot Disease is occurring.
OzFish is encouraging fishers to report basic information using our online form and to submit this with any photos you might have.
Record sighting of Red Spot to OzFish
What to look for?
Fishers should be on the lookout for any:
- red sores,
- red ulcers or
- red lesions on their fish.
These are caused by a fungus and can develop into secondary infections. The sores begin as small red spots on a single fish scale and can grow until scales are lost and muscle tissue becomes exposed, presenting as a severely ulcerated fish that should not be eaten.
More information can be found on the DPI’s website.
