We sighted dozens and dozens of fish leaping out of the water in the period of about 40 mins that we were at the Nattai river, 6;30 pm on Wednesday evening (30 Oct). They were leaping out about 5-10 cm above the water level, but on occasion would leap much higher, and though very quick, we were able to see small fish, maybe up to 15cm long, long rather than deep in shape, and perhaps a mid grey colour. Hard to see because so fast. The pools are deep. Termites were flying. I'd really appreciate thoughts on what these fish might be. I've known this river for 40 years and haven't seen this before.
Hi Lucet, thanks for letting us know about your fish sightings - certainly sounds unusual. Any chance you have a photograph?
The Southern Highlands Nature Map is still very new and unfortunately we do not have a fish species moderator (e.g. expert) on board yet. Hopefully we will get a moderator soon, but even then they may find it difficult to identify without a photograph.
No, unfortunately no photo. I will go there again in a few days, hopefully at the same time and see if I can snap them then. I don't know that I'd be very successful photographing them though - I only have my phone. A video might be a better. They're SO fast.
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