Australia & New Guinea Fishes Association

Sharing a Passion for Native Fishes

Australia and New Guinea (collectively known as Sahul) are home to some of the world's most remarkable freshwater fishes. From brilliantly coloured rainbowfishes and delicate blue-eyes to ancient lungfish, hardy gudgeons, pygmy perches and elusive galaxiids, our native species are every bit as fascinating as the better-known tropical aquarium fishes—but many Australians have never had the chance to discover them.

The Australia New Guinea Fishes Association (ANGFA) is the ultimate community for anyone passionate about the unique freshwater fishes of Australia and New Guinea. We bring together a welcoming, multi-generational network where decades of deep breeding expertise meet the fresh energy of a new generation of field researchers and hobbyists. Whether you love perfecting a biotope tank at home, getting your boots muddy in a pristine creek, or just keeping fish, ANGFA is your gateway to a deeper connection with these incredible aquatic environments.

As an ANGFA member, you'll have opportunities to:

• Learn about Australia's and New Guinea's extraordinary freshwater fishes and the environments they call home.
• Attend meetings, field trips, conventions and special events with like-minded enthusiasts.
• Attend fish & plant auctions where you get to access rare, ethically sourced native fishes, aquatic plants, and invertebrates that you will almost never find in commercial pet shops.
• Connect with a passionate, down-to-earth community where seasoned lifetimers gladly share their knowledge, and younger members bring fresh perspectives to the future of native fish conservation.
• Develop your skills in fish identification, aquarium husbandry, photography and responsible field observation.
• Access ANGFA's publications (over 11,000 pages!), survey database, other resources and the collective knowledge of one of Australia's longest-standing native fish organisations.
• Contribute to conservation through citizen science, captive breeding, habitat awareness and the sharing of accurate observations and knowledge.
• Help inspire the next generation to appreciate and protect our unique freshwater biodiversity.

Membership of ANGFA is about much more than keeping fish. It is about discovering an extraordinary part of Australia's natural heritage, building lifelong friendships, and becoming part of a community that is passionate about understanding and conserving our native freshwater fauna.

Whether your interest is aquariums, conservation, photography, ecology, field exploration or simply learning something new, there's a place for you in ANGFA. Many of our members make lifelong connections with each other through ANGFA.

Join us and discover the remarkable world of Australia and New Guinea's native fishes.