
Crustaceans - Gladstone, Qld, Australia
S 23° 49.811 E 151° 14.886
56K E 321560 N 7363472
This Fauna sign is for Crustaceans of the Gladstone area of northern Queensland.
Waymark Code: WM172AY
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 11/24/2022
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The indigenous name for the local crabs and prawns is
Ghukn - from the local Gooreng Gooreng tribe. Crustaceans such as Lobsters, Kril, Crabs, and Prawns have an external skeleton, with jointed legs, but without a backbone. Many have claws to catch prey or for protection. There is a couple of photos showing the most common. The sign shows the Local Risks to Crustaceans: Overfishing, Habitat Loss, and Pollution, as well as How You Can Help. There is a QR code to be scanned if you want more specific information.
BTW: "A Mud Crab must measure at least 15cm across the widest part of the shell if you want to take it home."
Visited: 0820, Tuesday, 7 June, 2022