Marron

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Marron is a name given to large freshwater crayfish found in the south-west corner of Australia. The species have been identified as Margaret River (hairy) marron (Cherax tenuimanus) and smooth marron (Cherax cainii) , and this is being assessed .

The hairy marron occupies a narrow range within the southwestern biogeographical region of Margaret River. It is currently under threat from the wider ranged smooth marron which was introduced to its habitat.

In Western 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.

Marron have been introduced to Kangaroo Island in South Australia, where they have been commercially farmed, and have established feral populations in local waterways. In South Australia it is illegal to return them to the water .

References

External links

• Fisheries Dept of Western Australia - Farming Marron
• The New Rural Industries - Marron

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