Wet Tropics Freshwater Biogeographic Province

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The Wet Tropics Freshwater Biogeographic Province (FBP) consists of the Jeannie, Endeavour, Daintree, Mossman, Barron, Russell-Mulgrave, Johnstone, Tully, Murray, Hinchinbrook Island, Herbert and Black drainage basins and is located in the north-east of the State. The FBP covers the Wet Tropics, Cape York Peninsula, and Einasleigh Uplands Bioregions.

Last updated: 22 March 2013

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Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation, Queensland (2013) Wet Tropics Freshwater Biogeographic Province, WetlandInfo website, accessed 31 January 2026. Available at: https://wetlandinfo.detsi.qld.gov.au/wetlands/ecology/aquatic-ecosystems-natural/riverine/freshwater-biogeo/wet-tropics/