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This list has been produced by the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (SEWPC) for the Natural Resource Management Spatial Information System. The list was produced using the Australian Natural Heritage Assessment Tool (ANHAT), which analyses data from a range of plant and animal surveys and collections from across Australia to automatically generate a report for each NRM region. Data sources (Appendix 2) include national and state herbaria, museums, state governments, CSIRO, Birds Australia and a range of surveys conducted by or for DEWHA. For each family of plant and animal covered by ANHAT (Appendix 1), this document gives the number of species in the country and how many of them are found in the region. It also identifies species listed as Vulnerable, Critically Endangered, Endangered or Conservation Dependent under the EPBC Act. A biodiversity summary for this region is also available. For more information please see: www.environment.gov.au/heritage/anhat/index.html Biodiversity Summary for NRM Regions Species List What is the summary for and where does it come from? • ANHAT currently contains information on the distribution of over 30,000 Australian taxa. This includes all mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs and fish, 137 families of vascular plants (over 15,000 species) and a range of invertebrate groups. Groups not yet covered in ANHAT • The data used come from authoritative sources, but they are not perfect. All species names have been confirmed as valid species names, but it is not possible to confirm all species locations. The list summarises the input data, so errors in the data received would be reflected in this document. • The scientific names and taxonomic concepts used in this report reflect an ANHAT view of the data and not necessarily that found in government censuses, databases or other authoritative lists. Limitations Australian Natural Heritage Assessment Tool Groups not yet covered in ANHAT are not included in the list. (ANHAT), Page 1 of 78 Species list for Torres Strait QLD 21-Jan-11

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Page 1: Biodiversity Summary for NRM Regions€¦ · Circus approximans Swamp Harrier

This list has been produced by the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities (SEWPC) for the Natural Resource Management Spatial Information System.

The list was produced using the Australian Natural Heritage Assessment Tool (ANHAT), which analyses data from a range of plant and animal surveys and collections fromacross Australia to automatically generate a report for each NRM region. Data sources(Appendix 2) include national and state herbaria, museums, state governments, CSIRO, BirdsAustralia and a range of surveys conducted by or for DEWHA.

For each family of plant and animal covered by ANHAT (Appendix 1), this document gives thenumber of species in the country and how many of them are found in the region. It alsoidentifies species listed as Vulnerable, Critically Endangered, Endangered or ConservationDependent under the EPBC Act.

A biodiversity summary for this region is also available.For more information please see: www.environment.gov.au/heritage/anhat/index.html

Biodiversity Summary for NRM RegionsSpecies List

What is the summary for and where does it come from?

• ANHAT currently contains information on the distribution of over 30,000 Australian taxa. This includes all mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs and fish, 137 families of vascular plants (over 15,000 species) and a range of invertebrate groups. Groups not yet covered in ANHAT are not included in the list.

• The data used come from authoritative sources, but they are not perfect. All species names have been confirmed as valid species names, but it is not possible to confirm all species locations. The list summarises the input data, so errors in the data received would be reflected in this document.

• The scientific names and taxonomic concepts used in this report reflect an ANHAT view of the data and not necessarily that found in government censuses, databases or other authoritative lists.

Limitations

Australian Natural Heritage Assessment Tool

Groups not yet covered in ANHATare not included in the list.

(ANHAT),

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Species List for NRM RegionTorres Strait, Queensland

This list was produced by the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities using the Australian Natural Heritage Assessment Tool (ANHAT). ANHAT is a database and decision support tool which uses over 33 million specimen and survey records for vertebrates, selected invertebrates and 137 vascular plant families (over 15,000 species). This species list does not include exotic or extinct species.

Common Name

EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Species are shown only if they belong to the families covered in ANHAT as shown in Appendix 1 and ANHAT holds records of the species from this region.

Vertebrate faunaActinopterygiiEleotridae Gudgeons, Sleepers (1 out of 39 species in Australia)

Hypseleotris compressa Empire Gudgeon <1 1959

Elopidae Ladyfish (1 out of 2 species in Australia)

Elops hawaiensis Hawaiian Giant Herring 14 1984

Gobiidae Gobies (1 out of 99 species in Australia)

Chlamydogobius ranunculus Tadpole Goby 6 1979

Kuhliidae Flagtails (1 out of 3 species in Australia)

Kuhlia rupestris Jungle Perch 3

Megalopidae Tarpons (1 out of 1 species in Australia)

Megalops cyprinoides Oxeye Herring 3 1984

Melanotaeniidae Rainbowfishes (1 out of 16 species in Australia)

Melanotaenia nigrans Blackbanded Rainbowfish 1 1974

Mugilidae Mullets (1 out of 18 species in Australia)

Liza vaigiensis Diamondscale Mullet 4 1984

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Species list for Torres Strait QLD

Common Name

EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

AmphibiaHylidae Tree-Frogs (8 out of 81 species in Australia)

Litoria bicolor Northern Dwarf Tree Frog <1 1975Litoria caerulea Green Tree Frog <1 2003Litoria gracilenta Dainty Green Tree Frog <1Litoria infrafrenata Giant Tree Frog 2 2003Litoria nasuta Rocket Frog <1 1993Litoria nigrofrenata Bridle Frog 5 1975Litoria rothii Roth's Tree Frog <1 1975Litoria rubella Red Tree Frog <1 1969

Microhylidae Micro Tree-Frogs (1 out of 19 species in Australia)

Austrochaperina gracilipes Slender Frog 3 2003

Myobatrachidae Myobatrachid or Southern Frogs

(5 out of 121 species in Australia)

Limnodynastes convexiusculus Marbled Frog <1 1975Limnodynastes terraereginae Northern Bullfrog <1 1993Opisthodon ornatus Ornate Burrowing Frog <1 1996Uperoleia lithomoda Stonemason Toadlet <1 1969Uperoleia mimula Mimic Toadlet 4 1975

Page 3 of 78Species are shown only if they belong to the families covered in ANHAT as shown in Appendix 1 and ANHAT holds records of the species from this region.

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Species list for Torres Strait QLD

Common Name

EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

AvesAcanthizidae Scrubwrens, Thornbills

and Allies(3 out of 43 species in Australia)

Gerygone levigaster Mangrove Gerygone <1 1998Gerygone magnirostris Large-billed Gerygone 2 2003Gerygone palpebrosa Fairy Gerygone <1 2000

Accipitridae Eagles, Hawks and Kites (13 out of 19 species in Australia)

Accipiter cirrhocephalus Collared Sparrowhawk <1 1979Accipiter fasciatus Brown Goshawk <1 2001Accipiter novaehollandiae Grey Goshawk <1 1979Aviceda subcristata Pacific Baza <1 1988Circus approximans Swamp Harrier <1 1998Elanus axillaris Black-shouldered Kite <1 1998Erythrotriorchis radiatus Red Goshawk Vulnerable <1Haliaeetus leucogaster White-bellied Sea-Eagle <1 2003Haliastur indus Brahminy Kite <1 2001Haliastur sphenurus Whistling Kite <1 2003Hieraaetus morphnoides Little Eagle <1 1979Milvus migrans Black Kite <1 2000Pandion haliaetus Osprey <1 2003

Alcedinidae Kingfishers and Kookaburras

(9 out of 10 species in Australia)

Alcedo azurea Azure Kingfisher <1 1993Alcedo pusilla Little Kingfisher <1 1987Dacelo leachii Blue-winged Kookaburra <1 2001Dacelo novaeguineae Laughing Kookaburra <1 2001Syma torotoro Yellow-billed Kingfisher 1 1989Tanysiptera sylvia Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher 2 1989Todiramphus chloris Collared Kingfisher 1 2000Todiramphus macleayii Forest Kingfisher <1 2001Todiramphus sanctus Sacred Kingfisher <1 2001

Anatidae Swans, Ducks and Geese

(5 out of 20 species in Australia)

Anas gracilis Grey Teal <1 1999Anas superciliosa Pacific Black Duck <1 2003Dendrocygna arcuata Wandering Whistling-Duck <1 1988Nettapus pulchellus Green Pygmy-goose <1 1979Tadorna radjah Radjah Shelduck 1 2001

Anhingidae Darter (1 out of 1 species in Australia)

Anhinga melanogaster Darter <1 2001

Page 4 of 78Species are shown only if they belong to the families covered in ANHAT as shown in Appendix 1 and ANHAT holds records of the species from this region.

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Species list for Torres Strait QLD

Common Name

EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Anseranatidae Magpie Goose (1 out of 1 species in Australia)

Anseranas semipalmata Magpie Goose <1 2001

Apodidae Swifts and Swiftlets (3 out of 4 species in Australia)

Apus pacificus Fork-tailed Swift <1 2001Collocalia esculenta Glossy Swiftlet 18 2001Hirundapus caudacutus White-throated Needletail <1 2001

Ardeidae Herons, Egrets and Bitterns

(11 out of 14 species in Australia)

Ardea alba Great Egret <1 2001Ardea intermedia Intermediate Egret <1 2001Ardea pacifica White-necked Heron <1 1979Ardea striata Striated Heron 2 2003Egretta garzetta Little Egret <1 2001Egretta novaehollandiae White-faced Heron <1 2001Egretta picata Pied Heron 2 2003Egretta sacra Eastern Reef Egret 2 2003Ixobrychus flavicollis Black Bittern <1 1987Ixobrychus minutus Little Bittern <1 1989Nycticorax caledonicus Nankeen Night Heron <1 2003

Artamidae Butcherbirds, Currawongs and Woodswallows

(5 out of 15 species in Australia)

Artamus cinereus Black-faced Woodswallow <1 1992Artamus leucorynchus White-breasted Woodswallow <1 2003Artamus minor Little Woodswallow <1 1979Cracticus nigrogularis Pied Butcherbird <1 1975Cracticus quoyi Black Butcherbird <1 2000

Burhinidae Thicknees (Stone-Curlews)

(2 out of 2 species in Australia)

Burhinus grallarius Bush Stone-curlew <1 1999Esacus neglectus Beach Stone-curlew 2 2001

Cacatuidae Cockatoos (3 out of 14 species in Australia)

Cacatua galerita Sulphur-crested Cockatoo <1 2001Calyptorhynchus banksii Red-tailed Black-Cockatoo <1 1999Probosciger aterrimus Palm Cockatoo 2 2000

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Species list for Torres Strait QLD

Common Name

EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Campephagidae Cuckoo-shrikes, Trillers and Minivets

(6 out of 8 species in Australia)

Coracina lineata Barred Cuckoo-shrike <1 1976Coracina novaehollandiae Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike <1 2003Coracina papuensis White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike <1 2001Coracina tenuirostris Cicadabird <1 1993Lalage leucomela Varied Triller <1 2001Lalage tricolor White-winged Triller <1 1998

Caprimulgidae Nightjars (3 out of 3 species in Australia)

Caprimulgus macrurus Large-tailed Nightjar 2 2001Eurostopodus argus Spotted Nightjar <1 1998Eurostopodus mystacalis White-throated Nightjar <1 1993

Centropodidae Pheasant Coucal (1 out of 1 species in Australia)

Centropus phasianinus Pheasant Coucal <1 2001

Charadriidae Plovers, Dotterels and Lapwings

(7 out of 15 species in Australia)

Charadrius leschenaultii Greater Sand Plover 2 2003Charadrius mongolus Lesser Sand Plover 3 2003Charadrius ruficapillus Red-capped Plover <1 2001Elseyornis melanops Black-fronted Dotterel <1 2001Pluvialis fulva Pacific Golden Plover 2 2003Pluvialis squatarola Grey Plover 1 2001Vanellus miles Masked Lapwing <1 2003

Ciconiidae Black-necked Stork (1 out of 1 species in Australia)

Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus Black-necked Stork <1 2001

Columbidae Pigeons and Doves (9 out of 23 species in Australia)

Chalcophaps indica Emerald Dove <1 2003Columba leucomela White-headed Pigeon <1 1987Ducula bicolor Pied Imperial-Pigeon 3 2003Geopelia humeralis Bar-shouldered Dove <1 2003Geopelia striata Peaceful Dove <1 2001Macropygia amboinensis Brown Cuckoo-Dove <1 1999Ptilinopus magnificus Wompoo Fruit-Dove <1 2001Ptilinopus regina Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove 2 2001Ptilinopus superbus Superb Fruit-Dove 2 2001

Coraciidae Dollarbird (1 out of 1 species in Australia)

Eurystomus orientalis Dollarbird <1 2001

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Species list for Torres Strait QLD

Common Name

EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Corvidae Crows and Jays (1 out of 5 species in Australia)

Corvus orru Torresian Crow <1 2003

Cuculidae Cuckoos (10 out of 12 species in Australia)

Cacomantis castaneiventris Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo 2 1978Cacomantis pallidus Pallid Cuckoo <1 1999Cacomantis variolosus Brush Cuckoo <1 2003Chrysococcyx basalis Horsfield's Bronze-Cuckoo <1 1989Chrysococcyx lucidus Shining Bronze-Cuckoo <1 1993Chrysococcyx minutillus Little Bronze-Cuckoo <1 2001Chrysococcyx russatus Gould's Bronze-cuckoo <1 2001Cuculus saturatus Oriental Cuckoo <1 1991Eudynamys scolopacea Common Koel <1 2003Scythrops novaehollandiae Channel-billed Cuckoo <1 2003

Dicaeidae Flower-peckers (1 out of 2 species in Australia)

Dicaeum hirundinaceum Mistletoebird <1 2001

Dicruridae Fan-tails, Drongos and Monarchs

(13 out of 23 species in Australia)

Dicrurus bracteatus Spangled Drongo <1 2003Grallina cyanoleuca Magpie-lark <1 2001Monarcha frater Black-winged Monarch 7 1989Monarcha melanopsis Black-faced Monarch <1 1989Myiagra alecto Shining Flycatcher 2 2003Myiagra cyanoleuca Satin Flycatcher <1 2001Myiagra inquieta Restless Flycatcher <1 1975Myiagra rubecula Leaden Flycatcher <1 2003Myiagra ruficollis Broad-billed Flycatcher 4 2000Rhipidura leucophrys Willie Wagtail <1 2003Rhipidura rufifrons Rufous Fantail <1 2001Rhipidura rufiventris Northern Fantail <1 1998Symposiachrus trivirgatus Spectacled Monarch 2 2003

Estrildidae Grass Finches (2 out of 18 species in Australia)

Lonchura castaneothorax Chestnut-breasted Mannikin, Chestnut-bre 2 2003Poephila personata Masked Finch <1 1992

Falconidae Falcons and Kestrels (4 out of 6 species in Australia)

Falco berigora Brown Falcon <1 1979Falco cenchroides Nankeen Kestrel <1 2001Falco longipennis Australian Hobby <1 2001Falco peregrinus Peregrine Falcon <1 2001

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Species list for Torres Strait QLD

Common Name

EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Fregatidae Frigatebirds (2 out of 3 species in Australia)

Fregata ariel Lesser Frigatebird 5 2003Fregata minor Great Frigatebird 5 2001

Glareolidae Pratincoles (1 out of 2 species in Australia)

Stiltia isabella Australian Pratincole <1 1999

Haematopodidae Oystercatchers (2 out of 2 species in Australia)

Haematopus fuliginosus Sooty Oystercatcher <1 1978Haematopus longirostris Pied Oystercatcher <1 2001

Hirundinidae Swallows and Martins (5 out of 6 species in Australia)

Cecropis daurica Red-rumped Swallow 12 1998Hirundo neoxena Welcome Swallow <1 2001Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow 2 1998Petrochelidon ariel Fairy Martin <1 1998Petrochelidon nigricans Tree Martin <1 1998

Laridae Gulls, Terns, Skuas and Jaegers

(11 out of 18 species in Australia)

Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae Silver Gull <1 2003Gelochelidon nilotica Gull-billed Tern <1 2003Onychoprion anaethetus Bridled Tern 7 2003Onychoprion fuscata Sooty Tern 3 2003Sterna albifrons Little Tern 2 2001Sterna bengalensis Lesser Crested Tern 2 2001Sterna caspia Caspian Tern <1 2001Sterna dougallii Roseate Tern 2 1989Sterna hirundo Common Tern 1 2001Sterna sumatrana Black-naped Tern 7 2003Thalasseus bergii Crested Tern 1 2003

Megapodiidae Mound-builders (2 out of 3 species in Australia)

Alectura lathami Australian Brush-turkey <1 2001Megapodius reinwardt Orange-footed Scrubfowl 2 2001

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Species list for Torres Strait QLD

Common Name

EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Meliphagidae Honeyeaters and Australian Chats

(17 out of 72 species in Australia)

Acanthagenys rufogularis Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater <1 1988Certhionyx pectoralis Banded Honeyeater <1 1993Conopophila albogularis Rufous-banded Honeyeater <1 1998Lichenostomus flavus Yellow Honeyeater <1 2000Lichenostomus versicolor Mangrove Honeyeater 8 2000Lichmera indistincta Brown Honeyeater <1 2003Meliphaga gracilis Graceful Honeyeater 1 2000Meliphaga notata Yellow-spotted Honeyeater 4 2001Melithreptus albogularis White-throated Honeyeater <1 2000Myzomela erythrocephala Red-headed Honeyeater 4 1999Myzomela obscura Dusky Honeyeater <1 2001Philemon argenticeps Silver-crowned Friarbird <1 1981Philemon buceroides Helmeted Friarbird 2 2001Philemon citreogularis Little Friarbird <1 2001Ramsayornis modestus Brown-backed Honeyeater 3 2003Trichodere cockerelli White-streaked Honeyeater 1 1993Xanthotis flaviventer Tawny-breasted Honeyeater 2 2000

Meropidae Rainbow Bee-eater (1 out of 1 species in Australia)

Merops ornatus Rainbow Bee-eater <1 2001

Motacillidae Pipits and Wagtails (1 out of 5 species in Australia)

Anthus australis Australian Pipit <1 1987

Nectariniidae Sunbirds and Spiderhunters

(1 out of 1 species in Australia)

Nectarinia jugularis Olive-backed Sunbird 6 2003

Oriolidae Old World Orioles and Figbirds

(3 out of 3 species in Australia)

Oriolus flavocinctus Yellow Oriole <1 2001Oriolus sagittatus Olive-backed Oriole <1 2000Sphecotheres vieilloti Australasian Figbird <1 2001

Pachycephalidae Whistlers, Shrike-thrushes and Allies

(6 out of 16 species in Australia)

Colluricincla harmonica Grey Shrike-thrush <1 1993Colluricincla megarhyncha Little Shrike-thrush <1 2001Pachycephala melanura Mangrove Golden Whistler 6 2001Pachycephala pectoralis Golden Whistler <1 1981Pachycephala rufiventris Rufous Whistler <1 1999Pachycephala simplex Grey Whistler <1 1978

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Species list for Torres Strait QLD

Common Name

EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Paradisaeidae Birds-of-Paradise (2 out of 4 species in Australia)

Phonygammus keraudrenii Trumpet Manucode 1 1981Ptiloris magnificus Magnificent Riflebird 1 2000

Pelecanidae Pelicans (1 out of 1 species in Australia)

Pelecanus conspicillatus Australian Pelican <1 2003

Petroicidae Australasian Robins (2 out of 23 species in Australia)

Microeca flavigaster Lemon-bellied Flycatcher <1 2001Peneoenanthe pulverulenta Mangrove Robin 2 2000

Phaethonitidae Tropicbirds (1 out of 2 species in Australia)

Phaethon rubricauda Redtailed Tropicbird <1 1986

Phalacrocoracidae Cormorants and Shags (4 out of 6 species in Australia)

Microcarbo melanoleucos Little Pied Cormorant <1 2000Phalacrocorax carbo Great Cormorant <1 1979Phalacrocorax sulcirostris Little Black Cormorant <1 2000Phalacrocorax varius Pied Cormorant <1 1979

Phasianidae Quail, Fowl and Allies (1 out of 3 species in Australia)

Coturnix ypsilophora Brown Quail <1 1998

Pittidae Pittas (2 out of 4 species in Australia)

Pitta erythrogaster Red-bellied Pitta 12 1989Pitta versicolor Noisy Pitta 2 2003

Podargidae Frogmouths (1 out of 3 species in Australia)

Podargus papuensis Papuan Frogmouth 3 2001

Podicipedidae Grebes (1 out of 3 species in Australia)

Tachybaptus novaehollandiae Australasian Grebe <1 2000

Procellariidae Fulmars, Petrels, Prions and Shearwaters

(1 out of 22 species in Australia)

Ardenna pacificus Wedge-tailed Shearwater <1 2001

Psittacidae Parrots (4 out of 39 species in Australia)

Aprosmictus erythropterus Red-winged Parrot <1 1999Eclectus roratus Eclectus Parrot 6 2003Platycercus adscitus Pale-headed Rosella <1 1993Trichoglossus haematodus Rainbow Lorikeet <1 2003

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Species list for Torres Strait QLD

Common Name

EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Ptilonorhynchidae Bowerbirds (1 out of 9 species in Australia)

Chlamydera nuchalis Great Bowerbird <1 2000

Rallidae Crakes, Moorhens, Rails and Allies

(8 out of 16 species in Australia)

Amaurornis olivaceus Bush-hen <1 1986Gallinula tenebrosa Dusky Moorhen <1 1975Gallirallus philippensis Buff-banded Rail <1 2003Porphyrio porphyrio Purple Swamphen <1 1988Porzana cinereus White-browed Crake 1 1988Porzana pusilla Baillon's Crake <1 1987Porzana tabuensis Spotless Crake <1 2001Rallina tricolor Red-necked Crake 4 1996

Recurvirostridae Stilts and Avocet (1 out of 3 species in Australia)

Himantopus himantopus Black-winged Stilt <1 2001

Scolopacidae Waders (Snipe, Godwits, Curlew, Sandpipers and Allies)

(21 out of 31 species in Australia)

Actitis hypoleucos Common Sandpiper 1 2003Arenaria interpres Ruddy Turnstone 1 2003Calidris acuminata Sharp-tailed Sandpiper <1 2001Calidris alba Sanderling <1 1978Calidris canutus Red Knot <1 1978Calidris ferruginea Curlew Sandpiper <1 2003Calidris ruficollis Red-necked Stint <1 2003Calidris tenuirostris Great Knot 1 2001Gallinago hardwickii Latham's Snipe <1 1975Gallinago megala Swinhoe's Snipe 2 1975Heteroscelus brevipes Grey-tailed Tattler 2 2003Heteroscelus incanus Wandering Tattler 4 2001Limosa lapponica Bar-tailed Godwit 1 2001Limosa limosa Black-tailed Godwit <1 2001Numenius madagascariensis Eastern Curlew 1 2003Numenius minutus Little Curlew <1 1979Numenius phaeopus Whimbrel 2 2003Tringa glareola Wood Sandpiper <1 1998Tringa nebularia Common Greenshank <1 2001Tringa stagnatilis Marsh Sandpiper <1 1998Xenus cinereus Terek Sandpiper 3 2001

Strigidae Hawk-type Owls (1 out of 5 species in Australia)

Ninox connivens Barking Owl <1 2001

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Species list for Torres Strait QLD

Common Name

EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Sturnidae Starlings and Mynas (2 out of 3 species in Australia)

Aplonis cantoroides Singing Starling 100 1995Aplonis metallica Metallic Starling 4 2001

Sulidae Boobies and Gannets (2 out of 5 species in Australia)

Sula leucogaster Brown Booby 3 2003Sula sula Red-footed Booby 4 1987

Sylviidae Old World Warblers (5 out of 9 species in Australia)

Acrocephalus australis Australian Reed-Warbler <1 1989Acrocephalus orientalis Oriental Reed-Warbler 8 1988Cincloramphus cruralis Brown Songlark <1 1993Cisticola exilis Golden-headed Cisticola <1 2003Megalurus timoriensis Tawny Grassbird <1 1987

Threskiornithidae Ibis and Spoonbills (4 out of 5 species in Australia)

Platalea regia Royal Spoonbill <1 2001Plegadis falcinellus Glossy Ibis <1 1994Threskiornis molucca Australian White Ibis <1 2001Threskiornis spinicollis Straw-necked Ibis <1 1998

Turnicidae Button-quail (1 out of 7 species in Australia)

Turnix maculosa Red-backed Button-quail 3 2003

Tytonidae Barn-type Owls (1 out of 6 species in Australia)

Tyto capensis Grass Owl <1

Zosteropidae White-eyes (Silvereyes) (3 out of 6 species in Australia)

Zosterops citrinellus Ashy-bellied White-eye 49 2003Zosterops lateralis Silvereye <1 2001Zosterops luteus Yellow White-eye <1 1978

ChondrichthyesCarcharhinidae Requiem sharks (1 out of 7 species in Australia)

Carcharhinus limbatus Blacktip shark, Blacktip Whaler, Common 40 1985

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Species list for Torres Strait QLD

Common Name

EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

MammaliaEmballonuridae Sheath-tailed Bats (1 out of 8 species in Australia)

Taphozous australis North-eastern sheathtail-bat 7 1992

Hipposideridae Leaf-nosed Bats (2 out of 6 species in Australia)

Hipposideros ater Dusky leafnosed-bat 1 1992Hipposideros cervinus Fawn leafnosed-bat 20 1992

Macropodidae Wallabies, Kangaroos and Tree-kangaroos

(1 out of 41 species in Australia)

Macropus agilis Agile wallaby <1 1993

Molossidae Free-tailed Bats (2 out of 11 species in Australia)

Chaerephon jobensis Northern Freetail Bat, Northern Mastiff Bat <1 1983Mormopterus beccarii Beccari's Freetail Bat, Beccari's Mastiff Ba <1 1983

Muridae Rats and Mice (6 out of 60 species in Australia)

Hydromys chrysogaster Water-rat <1Melomys burtoni Grassland melomys <1 1993Melomys capensis Cape York melomys 2 1993Pseudomys delicatulus Delicate Mouse <1 1993Rattus leucopus Cape York rat <1 1993Uromys caudimaculatus Giant White-tailed Rat, White-tailed Urom <1 1993

Peramelidae Bandicoots and Spiny Bandicoot

(1 out of 7 species in Australia)

Isoodon obesulus Southern brown bandicoot Endangered <1 1993

Phascolarctidae (1 out of 1 species in Australia)

Phascolarctos cinereus Koala <1

Pteropodidae Fruit-bats and Allies (7 out of 11 species in Australia)

Macroglossus minimus Northern blossom-bat 4 1992Nyctimene cephalotes Torresian Tube-nosed Bat 67Nyctimene robinsoni Queensland Tube-nosed Bat 2 1992Pteropus alecto Black flying-fox 1 1992Pteropus conspicillatus Spectacled Flying-fox Vulnerable 1 1992Pteropus scapulatus Little red flying-fox <1 1990Syconycteris australis Common blossom-bat, Eastern Blossom <1 1983

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Vespertilionidae Vespertilionid Bats (5 out of 37 species in Australia)

Chalinolobus nigrogriseus Hoary wattle bat <1Miniopterus australis Little bent-wing bat <1 1992Miniopterus schreibersii Bent-wing Bat Conservation

dependent<1 1997

Nyctophilus bifax Eastern Long-eared Bat 1 1992Vespadelus pumilus Eastern Forest Bat <1 1983

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

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Mostrecentrecord

ReptiliaAgamidae Dragon lizards (2 out of 70 species in Australia)

Chlamydosaurus kingii Frill-necked Lizard <1 1993Diporiphora bilineata Two-lined Dragon <1 1985

Boidae Pythons (5 out of 14 species in Australia)

Antaresia childreni Childrens Python <1 1979Antaresia maculosus Spotted Python <1 1978Liasis fuscus Water Python 3 1998Morelia amethistina Amethystine Python 7 2003Morelia spilota Python <1

Chelidae Side-necked Tortoises (1 out of 26 species in Australia)

Macrochelodina rugosa Northern Snake-necked Turtle <1

Colubridae Rear fang snakes (7 out of 10 species in Australia)

Boiga irregularis Brown Tree Snake <1 1996Dendrelaphis calligastra Northern Tree Snake 10 1996Dendrelaphis punctulata Green Tree Snake <1 1975Fordonia leucobalia White-bellied Mangrove Snake 2Stegonotus cucullatus Slaty-Grey Snake 5 1979Stegonotus parvus Slate-brown Snake 100Tropidonophis mairii Keelback snake <1

Crocodylidae Crocodiles (1 out of 2 species in Australia)

Crocodylus porosus Saltwater Crocodile <1 1996

Elapidae Front fang snakes (10 out of 90 species in Australia)

Acanthophis antarcticus Common Death Adder <1Acanthophis praelongus Northern Death Adder 1 1979Cryptophis incredibilis Pink Snake 100 1993Demansia papuensis Greater Black Whipsnake <1 1979Demansia vestigiata Lesser Black Whip-snake <1 1991Furina ornata Orange-naped Snake <1 1997Furina tristis Brown-headed snake 8 1979Oxyuranus scutellatus Northern Taipan <1Pseudechis australis King Brown Snake <1 1996Pseudechis papuanus Papuan Black Snake 100 1996

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EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Gekkonidae Geckos (12 out of 114 species in Australia)

Gehyra australis Northern Dtella 1 1974Gehyra baliola Dtella 40 1993Gehyra dubia Dtella 1 2003Heteronotia binoei Bynoes Gecko <1 1993Lepidodactylus lugubris Mourning Gecko 21 2003Lepidodactylus pumilus Gecko 60 1990Nactus cheverti Pelagic Gecko 8 2003Nactus eboracensis Gecko 4 1993Oedura castelnaui Northern Velvet Gecko 1 1975Oedura marmorata Marbled Velvet Gecko <1Oedura rhombifer Zig-zag Velvet Gecko <1Pseudothecadactylus australis Giant Tree Gecko 2

Pygopodidae Legless lizards (1 out of 38 species in Australia)

Lialis burtonis Burtons Legless Lizard <1 1975

Scincidae Skinks (19 out of 393 species in Australia)

Carlia aeratus Large-disced Litter-Skink 2 1975Carlia longipes Long-footed Rainbow-skink 6 2003Carlia macfarlani Translucent Litter-Skink 18 2003Carlia storri Storrs Rainbow-skink 5 1974Carlia vivax Tussock Rainbow-skink <1 1975Cryptoblepharus litoralis Beach Fence-skink 12 2003Cryptoblepharus plagiocephalus Slant-headed Fence-skink <1Cryptoblepharus virgatus Cream-striped Fence-skink <1 2003Ctenotus robustus Robust Comb-eared Skink <1Ctenotus spaldingi Spaldings Comb-eared Skink 2 1990Egernia frerei Major Skink 3 2003Emoia atrocostata Litorial Whiptail-skink 50 2003Emoia longicauda Shrub Whiptail-skink 38 2003Eugongylus rufescens Rufous Sheen-skink 50 2003Glaphyromorphus crassicaudis Skink 15 1991Glaphyromorphus isolepis Skink <1Glaphyromorphus nigricaudis Skink 5Glaphyromorphus pardalis Skink 2Glaphyromorphus pumilus Skink 5 1986

Typhlopidae Worm-snakes and Blind-Snakes

(1 out of 40 species in Australia)

Ramphotyphlops leucoproctus Cape York Blind-snake 67

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EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Varanidae Monitors (5 out of 26 species in Australia)

Varanus gouldii Sand Monitor <1Varanus indicus Mangrove Monitor 19 1999Varanus prasinus Emerald Monitor 60 1993Varanus scalaris Spotted Tree Monitor 2 1993Varanus tristis Black-headed Monitor <1

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Invertebrate faunaAraneaeBarychelidae Brush-footed Trapdoor

Spiders(3 out of 134 species in Australia)

Moruga fuliginea Horn Island Brush-footed Trapdoor 100 1986Ozicrypta clarki Clarks Brush-footed Trapdoor 100 1976Zophorame gallonae Gallon Brush-footed Trapdoor 100 1991

Ctenizidae Trapdoor Spiders (1 out of 12 species in Australia)

Conothele sp Trapdoor 50

Lycosidae Wolf Spiders (2 out of 149 species in Australia)

Hogna crispipes <1 1990Lycosa laeta 1 1992

BasommatophoraLymnaeidae Eutrophic Freshwater

Snails(2 out of 4 species in Australia)

Austropeplea caurina Freshwater Snail 1 1976Austropeplea lessoni Lessons Eutrophic Freshwater Snail <1 1976

Planorbidae Freshwater Snails (1 out of 71 species in Australia)

Gyraulus gilberti Gilberts Freshwater Snail 2 1975

CaenogastropodaCyclophoridae Horny Circular

Operculate Land Snails(1 out of 9 species in Australia)

Leptopoma perlucida Land Snail 5 1975

Pupinidae Glossy and Porcellaneous Operculate Land Snails

(1 out of 61 species in Australia)

Signepupina bilinguis Land Snail 7 1950

Thiaridae Freshwater Horny Operculate Snails

(2 out of 16 species in Australia)

Pseudopotamis semoni Freshwater Snail 100 2002Pseudopotamis supralirata Freshwater Snail 100 2002

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

ColeopteraCarabidae Ground Beetles (11 out of 2305 species in Australia)

Casnoidea thouzeti Thouzets Odacanthid Ground Beetle 20Cicindela semicincta Cicindelinid Ground Beetle 2Coptocarpus australis Australian Ground Beetle 5 1975Distipsidera grutii Gruts Cicindelinid Ground Beetle 7 1976Egadroma piceus Harpalitid Ground Beetle 5Gnathaphanus philippensis Harpalitid Ground Beetle 14Gnathaphanus pulcher Harpalitid Ground Beetle 2 1976Laccopterum cyaneum Cyan Scarititid Ground Beetle 33Megacephala bostockii Bostocks Cicindelinid Ground Beetle 6Parena picea Lepitid Ground Beetle 17Sphallomorpha torresia Torresian Pseudomorphinid Ground Beetl 100

Dytiscidae Dytiscidine Water Beetles

(1 out of 302 species in Australia)

Cybister loxidiscus Water Beetle 33 1977

DipteraAsilidae Robber Flies (1 out of 360 species in Australia)

Reburrus bancrofti 25

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EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

EupulmonataAchatinellidae Conical-shelled Land

Snails(1 out of 15 species in Australia)

Elasmias terrestris Land Snail 7

Camaenidae Camaenid Land Snails (12 out of 929 species in Australia)

Camaenidae cy 10 4Hadra barneyi Barneys Land Snail 5 2004Hadra bartschi Bartschs Land Snail 100 1977Hadra bipartita Land Snail 7 1977Hadra funiculata 100 2003Hadra webbi Webbs Land Snail 6Nannochloritis layardi Layards Land Snail 5 1976Patrubella buxtoni Buxtons Land Snail 80 1976Thersites unicolor 100Torresitrachia torresiana Torres Strait Land Snail 39 2000Trachiopsis strangulata 26 2000Xanthomelon jannellei Jannells Land Snail 3 1976

Ellobiidae Primitive Supralittoral Pulmonate Snails

(2 out of 42 species in Australia)

Pythia nux Supralittoral Snail 100Pythia undata Supralittoral Snail 33 1979

Helicarionidae Helicarionid Land Snails (5 out of 300 species in Australia)

Coneuplecta calculosa Helicarionid Land Snail 2 1976Expocystis rustica Rustic Helicarionid Land Snail 2Helicarionidae cy 2 60Nevelasta pampini 2Pravonitor kreffti Kreffts Helicarionid Land Snail 60 1977

Pupillidae Pupa-shaped Shelled Land Snails

(4 out of 62 species in Australia)

Gastrocopta macdonnelli MacDonnells Land Snail 4 2000Gastrocopta pediculus Land Snail 1 1990Pupoides pacificus Land Snail 2 2000Somniopupa scotti Scotts Land Snail 4

Rhytididae Carnivorous Land Snails (2 out of 107 species in Australia)

Strangesta franklandiensis Franklands Carnivorous Land Snail 2 1988Torresiropa spaldingi Carnivorous Land Snail 17

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EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Subulinidae Elongate Land Snails (2 out of 5 species in Australia)

Eremopeas tuckeri Tuckers Elongate Land Snail 2 1990Lamellaxis gracilis Gracile Elongate Land Snail 7 1996

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

HemipteraAradidae Flat bugs, Bark bugs (4 out of 166 species in Australia)

Aradus erraticus 100Brachyrhynchus subtriangulus 25 1968Clavicornia usingeri 11 1968Neuroctenus handschini 4

Cicadidae (6 out of 233 species in Australia)

Arunta perulata White Drummer 10 1987Guineapsaltria flava 7 1987Lembeja paradoxa Bagpipe Cicada 33 1987Macrotristria intersecta Corroboree Cicada (dark form), Green Wh 17 1987Macrotristria kulungura 30 1987Macrotristria sylvara Northern Cherrynose 5 1987

Coreidae (6 out of 81 species in Australia)

Amblypelta lutescens 25Amorbus rubiginosus 4Dasynus fuscescens Fruitspotting Bug 17Mictis profana Crusader Bug 2Pternistria bispina 15Sciophyrella diminuta 60

Dinidoridae (1 out of 6 species in Australia)

Megymenum affine 10

Gerridae Water-striders (9 out of 35 species in Australia)

Halobates hayanus 23 1992Halobates herringi 10 1983Halobates mjobergi 7 1992Halobates regalis 25Limnogonus fossarum <1 1978Limnogonus hungerfordi 2 1969Limnogonus luctuosus 1 1969Limnometra lipovskyi 4Stenobates australicus 11 1983

Hydrometridae Marsh Treaders, Water Measurers

(1 out of 10 species in Australia)

Hydrometra jourama 17 1977

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EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Lygaeidae (4 out of 80 species in Australia)

Astacops doddi 50Astacops viridiventris 40Graptostethus servus 2Spilostethus hospes 10

Notonectidae Backswimmers (2 out of 39 species in Australia)

Anisops nasutus 3Anisops paracrinitus 17

Pachygronthidae (2 out of 10 species in Australia)

Pachygrontha austrina 7Pachygrontha robusta 25

Pentatomidae Stinkbugs (7 out of 361 species in Australia)

Antestiopsis cederwaldi 25Bromocoris souefi 14Cephaloplatus darwini 6Eysarcoris lereddii 20Grossiana persignata 12 1974Oncocoris detersus 9Plautia affinis Green Stinkbug 7

Pyrrhocoridae (1 out of 11 species in Australia)

Dysdercus cingulatus Cotton Stainer 8

Reduviidae Assassin Bugs (3 out of 226 species in Australia)

Australcmena lineativentris 14Oncocephalus confusus 3Velitra interrupta 50

Rhyparochromidae Seed Bugs (10 out of 191 species in Australia)

Coleocoris lineatus 100Dieuches grandicus 33Diniella pallipes 50Paromius australis 5Paromius gracilis 10Plinthisus woodwardi 2Pseudopachybrachius guttus 3Reclada moesta 100Remaudiereana nigriceps 3Udeocoris nigroaeneus 7

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EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Scutelleridae (4 out of 22 species in Australia)

Calliphara dimidiata 17Calliphara imperialis 11Lampromicra senator 6Tectocoris diophthalmus Cotton Harlequin Bug 8

Veliidae Small Water Striders, Riffle Bugs

(2 out of 53 species in Australia)

Halovelia hilli Water Bug 13 1992Microvelia torresiana 1 1969

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

HymenopteraApidae Social Bees (7 out of 195 species in Australia)

Amegilla aeruginosa 8Braunsapis clarissima 50 1969Braunsapis diminuta 100 1969Braunsapis nitida 25 1969Braunsapis plebeia 50 1969Trigona clypearis 75 1975Trigona sapiens 100 1975

Colletidae Short-tongued Bees (1 out of 878 species in Australia)

Euryglossa pavonura 100 1969

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EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Formicidae Ants (46 out of 1944 species in Australia)

Acropyga acutiventris 10 1974Acropyga pallida 2 1974Anochetus isolatus 50 1975Anochetus rectangularis 6 1975Anochetus turneri 11 1975Calomyrmex albertisi 4 1974Cardiocondyla nuda 3 1976Cardiocondyla wroughtonii 7 1975Cerapachys edentatus 10 1975Diacamma schoedli 17 1975Iridomyrmex anceps 11 1979Iridomyrmex dromus 3 1976Iridomyrmex mjobergi 3 1976Iridomyrmex pallidus_pallidior 4 1975Iridomyrmex pallidus_pallidus 33 1976Iridomyrmex sanguineus 2 1976Iridomyrmex splendens <1 1984Monomorium destructor 25 1975Monomorium pharaonis 12 1975Odontomachus cephalotes 14 1977Odontomachus simillimus 50 1979Odontomachus turneri 14 1987Oecophylla smaragdina 10 1977Opisthopsis haddoni 7 1984Opisthopsis major 21 1975Opisthopsis northern_diadematus 28 1977Paratrechina anic_sos_sp.3 5 1975Paratrechina braueri 6 1984Paratrechina longicornis 8 1984Pheidole megacephala 31 1975Pheidole sp.2 4 1975Pheidole sp.23 16 1976Rhytidoponera anic no.3 20 1975Rhytidoponera anic no.7 100 1974Rhytidoponera anic no.8 100 1975Rhytidoponera araneoides qld 33 1975Rhytidoponera aurata 8 1976Rhytidoponera barnardi 57 1975Rhytidoponera kennedyi n.sp. 10 1975Rhytidoponera turneri 50 1975Romblonella heatwolei 100 1974Tapinoma melanocephalum 42 1975Tapinoma minutum 73 1976Technomyrmex difficilis 45 1975Tetraponera nitida 8 1974

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EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Tetraponera punctulata 7 1975

Halictidae (1 out of 438 species in Australia)

Patellapis stirlingi 3 1977

IsopteraKalotermitidae Termite (4 out of 33 species in Australia)

Cryptotermes dudleyi Termite 25 1978Cryptotermes primus 2 1984Cryptotermes secundus 14 1984Neotermes insularis Ringant Termite 4 1984

Rhinotermitidae Termite (5 out of 24 species in Australia)

Coptotermes acinaciformis Subterranean Termite <1 1984Heterotermes paradoxus Termite 4 1984Heterotermes vagus Termite 5 1989Prorhinotermes inopinatus Termite 14 1979Schedorhinotermes actuosus Termite 2 1984

Termitidae Termite (12 out of 196 species in Australia)

Amitermes laurensis Termite <1Ephelotermes cheeli Termite 11 1984Macrognathotermes errator Termite 2 1979Microcerotermes biroi Termite 40 1984Microcerotermes nanus Termite 2 1978Microcerotermes repugnans Termite 100 1977Microcerotermes taylori Termite 18 1984Nasutitermes graveolus Termite 6 1989Nasutitermes magnus Termite 8 1984Nasutitermes torresi Termite 17 1982Nasutitermes triodiae Spinifex Termite 5 1984Tumulitermes marcidus Termite 12 1984

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

LepidopteraHesperiidae Skippers, flats, awls &

darts(34 out of 123 species in Australia)

Allora doleschallii Peacock Awl 21 1986Badamia exclamationis Narrow-winged Awl 8 1991Borbo cinnara Rice Swift 83 1990Borbo impar Yellow Swift 18 1989Cephrenes augiades Orange Palm-dart 2 1983Cephrenes trichopepla Yellow Palm-dart 7 1989Hasora chromus Crome Awl 21 1986Hasora discolor Green Awl 2Hasora hurama Broad-banded Awl 6Hesperilla malindeva Two-spotted Sedge-skipper 2Hesperilla sexguttata Riverine Sedge-skipper 4 1964Neohesperilla croceus Narrow-brand Grass-skipper 7Neohesperilla xiphiphora Sword-brand Grass-skipper 13 1964Notocrypta waigensis Banded Demon 10 1986Ocybadistes ardea Orange Grass-dart 7 1990Ocybadistes flavovittata Narrow-brand Grass-dart 2 1991Ocybadistes hypomeloma White-margined Grass-dart 3Ocybadistes walkeri Green Grass-dart <1 1989Pelopidas agna Dingy Swift 2 1984Pelopidas lyelli Lyell's Swift 4 1989Sabera caesina White-clubbed Swift 5Sabera dobboe Yellow-streaked Swift 4Suniana lascivia Dingy Grass-dart <1Suniana sunias Wide-brand Grass-dart 4 1989Tagiades japetus Pied Flat 8 1983Tagiades nestus Papuan Snow Flat 100Taractrocera anisomorpha Large Yellow Grass-dart 7 1986Taractrocera ina No-brand Grass-dart 4 1987Telicota augias Bright-orange Darter 8 1990Telicota colon Pale-orange Darter <1Telicota ohara Northern Large Darter 5 1983Toxidia thyrrhus Dusky Grass-skipper 2Trapezites heteromacula Small Orange Ochre 15 1969Trapezites iacchus Brown Ochre 3

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EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Lycaenidae Blues, Coppers, Hairstreaks and Metalmarks

(54 out of 145 species in Australia)

Anthene lycaenoides Pale Ciliated-Blue 9Anthene seltuttus Dark Ciliated-Blue 8 1991Arhopala centaurus Purple Oak-blue 4 1964Arhopala madytus Bright Oak-blue 10 1983Arhopala micale Shining Oak-blue 6 1987Arhopala wildei White Oak-blue 3Bindahara phocides Sword-tailed Flash 7Candalides erinus Small Dusky- blue 8 1987Candalides helenita Shining Pencilled-blue 2Candalides margarita Trident Pencilled-blue 4 1983Catochrysops amasea Cobalt Pea-blue 57Catochrysops panormus Pale Pea-blue 7 1990Catopyrops ancyra Papuan Line-blue 100 1989Deudorix democles White Spotted Flash 4Deudorix diovis Bright Cornelian 2 1986Deudorix epirus Orange Lobed Flash 22Euchrysops cnejus Spotted Pea-blue 5 1989Everes lacturnus Orange-tipped Pea-blue <1Famegana alsulus Black-spotted Grass-blue 7 1989Hypochrysops apelles Copper Jewel 4 1969Hypochrysops apollo Apollo Jewel 9Hypochrysops elgneri Amethyst Jewel 12Hypochrysops narcissus Narcissus Jewel 17 1987Hypochrysops polycletus Royal Jewel 4Hypochrysops pythias Peacock Jewel 7Hypochrysops theon Green-Banded Jewel 10Hypolycaena danis Orchid Flash 15Hypolycaena phorbas Black Spotted Flash 10 1987Ionolyce helicon Bronze Line-blue 8Jamides amarauge Shining Cerulean 100 1987Jamides nemophila Papuan Cerulean 100Jamides phaseli Purple Cerulean 7 1989Lampides boeticus Long-tailed Pea-blue 2 1989Liphyra brassolis Moth Butterfly 9 1983Megisba strongyle Small Pied Blue 8 1964Nacaduba berenice Large Purple Line Blue 3 1989Nacaduba biocellata Two-spotted Line-blue <1Nacaduba cyanea Green-banded Line-blue 9 1989Nacaduba kurava White-banded Line-blue 1Nacaduba schaeffera Dark Green Banded-Blue 100 1989Neopithecops lucifer Devil's Blue 75 1983Ogyris aenone Sapphire Azure 14Ogyris zosine Northern Purple Azure 1Petrelaea tombugensis Mauve Line-blue 67 1987

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EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Pithecops dionisius Pied Blue 20Prosotas dubiosa Purple Line-Blue 5 1983Prosotas nora Long-tailed Line-blue 25 1989Psychonotis caelius Small Green-banded Blue 2 1983Rapala varuna Indigo Flash 6 1983Sahulana scintillata Glistening Blue 5Theclinesthes miskini Wattle Blue 2 1977Zizeeria karsandra Spotted Grass-blue 5 1989Zizina labradus Common Grass-blue 1 2006Zizula hylax Dainty Grass-blue 7 1989

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Status

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Mostrecentrecord

Nymphalidae Browns, Nymphs, Danaines

(41 out of 83 species in Australia)

Acraea andromacha Glasswing <1Cupha prosope Bordered Rustic 4 1989Danaus affinis Swamp Tiger 3 1987Danaus chrysippus Lesser Wanderer <1 1989Danaus plexippus Monarch Butterfly <1 1989Doleschallia bisaltide Leafwing 6 1991Euploea alcathoe No-brand Crow 9 1987Euploea algea Mournful Crow 88 1989Euploea batesii Bates' Crow 67 1990Euploea core Common Crow 2 1991Euploea darchia Small Brown Crow 3 1983Euploea leucostictos Orange-flash Crow 50Euploea modesta Northern Crow 100Euploea sylvester Two-brand Crow 10 1989Euploea tulliolus Purple Crow 5 1990Hypocysta adiante Orange Ringlet 1 1990Hypolimnas alimena Blue-banded Eggfly 8 1991Hypolimnas anomala Crow Eggfly 33 1989Hypolimnas bolina Varied Eggfly 3 1991Hypolimnas misippus Danaid Eggfly 5 1989Junonia hedonia Chocolate Argus 4 1983Junonia orithya Blue Argus 3 1989Junonia villida Meadow Argus <1 1989Libythea geoffroy Purple Beak 14 1978Melanitis leda Evening Brown 2 1990Mycalesis perseus Dingy Bush-brown 4 1990Mycalesis sirius Cedar Bush-brown 6 1989Mycalesis terminus Orange Bush-brown 5 1991Neptis praslini Yellow-eyed Plane 3Orsotriaena medus Smooth-eyed Bush-brown 80 1993Pantoporia consimilis Orange Plane 6 1964Phaedyma shepherdi White-banded Plane 3 1991Polyura sempronius Tailed Emperor <1 1983Taenaris artemis Pearl Owl 50 1990Taenaris catops Silky Owl 100Tellervo zoilus Hamadryad 4Tirumala hamata Blue Tiger 2 1990Vagrans egista Tailed Rustic 22 1985Vindula arsinoe Cruiser 3Yoma sabina Lurcher 18 1991Ypthima arctous Dusky Knight 2 1990

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Papilionidae Swallowtails (12 out of 19 species in Australia)

Cressida cressida Clearwing Swallowtail 4 1989Graphium agamemnon Green Spotted Triangle 10 1986Graphium eurypylus Pale Triangle <1 1989Graphium macfarlanei Green Triangle 22 1989Graphium sarpedon Blue Triangle 2 1989Pachliopta polydorus Red-bodied swallowtail 19 1991Papilio aegeus Orchard Swallowtail 3 1991Papilio ambrax Ambrax Swallowtail 5 1984Papilio demoleus Chequered Swallowtail <1Papilio fuscus Fuscous Swallowtail 8 1989Protographium leosthenes Four-barred Swordtail <1Troides priamus Priam's Birdwing 10 2006

Pieridae Whites and Yellows (16 out of 35 species in Australia)

Appias albina White Albatross 25Appias paulina Yellow Albatross 2 1987Belenois java Caper White <1 1987Catopsilia pomona Lemon Migrant 2 1991Catopsilia scylla Orange Migrant 2 1983Cepora perimale Caper Gull 9 1991Delias argenthona Scarlet Jezebel 1Delias aruna Golden Jezebel 8 1969Delias mysis Red-banded Jezebel 4 1988Elodina padusa Narrow-winged Pearl-white <1 1969Elodina queenslandica Glistening Pearl-white 8Eurema blanda Papuan Grass-yellow 50Eurema brigitta No-brand Grass-yellow 2 1983Eurema hecabe Large Grass-yellow 3 1991Eurema herla Pink Grass-yellow <1Eurema laeta Lined Grass-yellow 4 1983

NeritopsinaHelicinidae Top-shaped Operculate

Land Snails(1 out of 24 species in Australia)

Pleuropoma gouldiana Goulds Land Snail 11 1975

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Mostrecentrecord

OdonataAeshnidae Hawker, Duskhawker

and Emperor Damselflies

(4 out of 13 species in Australia)

Anaciaeschna jaspidea Australasian Duskhawker 50 1978Anax gibbosulus Green Emperor 6 1978Anax guttatus Lesser Green Emperor 17 1978Hemianax papuensis Australian Emperor <1 1978

Austrocorduliidae Hawk, Mosquitohawk and Swiftwing Dragonflies

(1 out of 10 species in Australia)

Micromidia rodericki Thursday Island Mosquitohawk 100 1957

Coenagrionidae Bluetail and Thin Damselflies

(7 out of 32 species in Australia)

Aciagrion fragilis Blue Slim 10 1975Agriocnemis pygmaea Pygmy Wisp 2 1975Archibasis mimetes Blue-banded Longtail 8 1957Ischnura aurora Aurora Bluetail <1 1969Ischnura heterosticta Common Bluetail <1 1978Pseudagrion microcephalum Blue Riverdamsel <1 1957Teinobasis rufithorax Red-breasted Longtail 25 1976

Hemicorduliidae Emerald and Swamp Emerald Dragonflies

(2 out of 11 species in Australia)

Hemicordulia continentalis Fat-bellied Emerald 4 1957Hemicordulia kalliste Slender Emerald 50 1957

Isostictidae Wiretail and Pin Damselflies

(2 out of 15 species in Australia)

Oristicta filicicola Slender Wiretail 5 1974Rhadinosticta banksi Northern Wiretail 7 1975

Lestidae Ringtail, Reedling and Dusky Spreadwing Damselflies

(4 out of 14 species in Australia)

Austrolestes insularis Northern Ringtail 3 1957Indolestes alleni Small Reedling 8 1957Indolestes tenuissimus Slender Reedling 7 1957Lestes concinnus Dusky Spreadwing 2 1976

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Mostrecentrecord

Libellulidae Perchers, Archtails and other Dragonflies

(23 out of 52 species in Australia)

Brachydiplax denticauda Palemouth 2 1962Brachydiplax duivenbodei Darkmouth 9 1977Diplacodes bipunctata Wandering Percher <1 1967Diplacodes haematodes Scarlet Percher <1 1987Diplacodes trivialis Chalky Percher 7 1978Lathrecista asiatica Australasian Slimwing 7 1987Nannodiplax rubra Pygmy Percher <1 1975Neurothemis oligoneura Spotted Grasshawk 29 1977Neurothemis stigmatizans Painted Grasshawk 3 1977Orthetrum caledonicum Blue Skimmer <1 1976Orthetrum sabina Slender Skimmer 2 1978Orthetrum serapia Green Skimmer 29 1977Orthetrum villosovittatum Fiery Skimmer <1 1957Pantala flavescens Wandering Glider 4 1987Potamarcha congener Swampwatcher 4 1977Raphismia bispina Spiny-chested Percher 100 1969Rhyothemis graphiptera Graphic Flutterer 2 1978Rhyothemis phyllis Yellow-striped Flutterer 2 1957Tholymis tillarga Twister 7 1978Trapezostigma eurybia Dune Glider 10 1976Trapezostigma loewii Common Glider 4 1978Trapezostigma propinqua Northern Glider 25 1978Trapezostigma stenoloba Narrow-lobed Glider 3 1976

Urothemistidae Basker, Pennant and Baron Dragonflies

(1 out of 4 species in Australia)

Macrodiplax cora Wandering Pennant 10 1977

SystellommatophoraRathouisiidae Carnivorous Primitive

Slugs(1 out of 1 species in Australia)

Atopos australis <1 1974

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Mostrecentrecord

Vascular floraAlismatalesAponogetonaceae Pond Lilies (2 out of 11 species in Australia)

Aponogeton cuneatus 18 1980Aponogeton elongatus 1 1980

Araceae Settlers Flax, Cunjevoi, Native Lilies

(7 out of 46 species in Australia)

Amorphophallus galbra 2 1989Amorphophallus paeoniifolius 3 2003Colocasia esculenta Taro <1 1981Epipremnum pinnatum 2 2003Typhonium brownii 2 1989Typhonium flagelliforme 2 1989Typhonium weipanum 67 2003

Juncaginaceae Water Ribbons (1 out of 25 species in Australia)

Triglochin dubia <1 1989

ArecalesArecaceae Palms (9 out of 64 species in Australia)

Archontophoenix tuckeri Bangalow Palm 7 1962Arenga australasica Australian Arenga Palm Vulnerable 1 1981Hydriastele costata Palm Vulnerable 8 1969Hydriastele wendlandiana Palm <1Licuala ramsayi Fan Palm 2 1989Livistona benthamii Benthams Cabbage Tree Palm <1 1962Livistona muelleri Cabbage Tree Palm 6 2003Ptychosperma elegans Solitiare Palm 1 2003Ptychosperma macarthurii Macarthurs Palm 6 1975

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

AsparagalesAmaryllidaceae (5 out of 14 species in Australia)

Crinum angustifolium <1 1979Crinum asiaticum Swamp Lily 25 1976Crinum uniflorum 1 1998Crinum venosum 14 1999Proiphys alba 8 1999

Asparagaceae (2 out of 177 species in Australia)

Thysanotus banksii Fringed Lily 4 1989Thysanotus tuberosus Common Fringed Lily <1 1979

Hemerocallidaceae (6 out of 79 species in Australia)

Caesia parviflora Pale Grass-Lily <1 1987Caesia setifera Grass-Lily 6 2003Dianella caerulea Flax-lily <1 1989Dianella longifolia Flax-lily <1 2002Dianella pavopennacea Flax-lily 4 1993Tricoryne anceps Native Lily 5 2003

Hypoxidaceae Native Lilies (1 out of 15 species in Australia)

Curculigo ensifolia Native Lily 1 1971

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Orchidaceae Orchids (38 out of 1248 species in Australia)

Arthrochilus irritabilis Leafy Elbow Orchid 2 1989Arthrochilus sabulosus 33 1989Bryobium intermedium Spotted Urchin Orchid 33 1979Cadetia maideniana Coastal Burr Orchid 5 1989Carparomorchis baileyi Fruit Fly Orchid 4 1989Cepobaculum canaliculatum Brown Tea-tree Orchid 5 1993Cepobaculum johannis Chocolate Tea-tree Orchid Vulnerable 17 1989Cepobaculum trilamellatum Large Tea-tree Orchid 6 1993Chiloschista phyllorhiza White Starfish Orchid 11 1989Coelandria smillieae Bottlebrush Orchid 11 1993Crepidium marsupichilum Pouched Spur Orchid 14 1989Dichopus insignis Mangrove Tartan Orchid 100 1991Didymoplexis pallens Crystal Bells 10 1989Diplocaulobium glabrum Creeping Star Orchid 23 2004Dockrillia calamiformis Northern pencil Orchid 7 1993Dockrillia rigida Smooth Tongue Orchid, Smooth Tick Orc 4 1986Durabaculum undulatum Golden Antler Orchid 1 1989Empusa habenarina Common Hobgolin Orchid 5 1989Ephippium masdevalliaceum Red Horntail Orchid 29 1989Geodorum densiflorum <1 1989Grastidium luteocilium Honey orchid 11 1989Habenaria elongata White Rein Orchid 22 1989Habenaria propinquior Common Rein Orchid 22 1989Habenaria rumphii Stiff Rein Orchid 17 1989Habenaria vatia Curved Rein Orchid 100 1989Habenaria xanthantha Freak Rein Orchid 10 1989Hymeneria fitzalanii Common Fuzz Orchid 9 1989Leioanthum bifalce Native Bee Orchid 12 1989Luisia atacta Smooth Velvet Orchid 17 1989Nervilia crociformis Round Shield Orchid 8 1989Nervilia dallachyana Hairy Shield Orchid 12 1989Nervilia holochila Ribbed Shield Orchid 9 1999Nervilia peltata Grey Shield Orchid 6 1989Pholidota imbricata Rattlesnake Orchid 11 2004Sarcanthopsis warocqueana Goliath Orchid 100 1989Sarcocadetia wariana Creeping Moss Orchid 29 1989Thrixspermum congestum Cupped Hairseed 7 1989Vappodes bigibba Mauve Butterfly Orchid Vulnerable 9 1993

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

AsteralesAsteraceae Daisies and Allies (16 out of 1019 species in Australia)

Acmella grandiflora Native Daisy 2 2006Allopterigeron filifolius Native Daisy 4 1993Blainvillea dubia Native Daisy 23 2004Blumea lacera Native Daisy 11 1996Blumea saxatilis Native Daisy 2 2001Epaltes australis Nut-heads <1 1999Phacellothrix cladochaeta Native Daisy 10 2003Pluchea indica Native Daisy 9 2002Pterocaulon redolens Apple Bush <1 1974Pterocaulon sphacelatum Apple Bush <1 1970Sphaeranthus africanus Native Daisy 4 1999Sphaeromorphaea australis Native Daisy 2 1999Vittadinia diffusa Native Daisy 3 1986Wedelia longipes Native Daisy 11 2002Wedelia trilobata Native Daisy 3 2004Wedelia urticifolia Native Daisy 10 2004

Menyanthaceae Marshwort (3 out of 29 species in Australia)

Nymphoides aurantiaca Position Uncertain <1 1985Nymphoides exiliflora Marshwort 4 1989Nymphoides triangularis Marshwort 7 1989

Stylidiaceae Triggerplants and Allies (6 out of 293 species in Australia)

Stylidium alsinoides 2 1979Stylidium capillare 5 1985Stylidium delicatum 5 1975Stylidium floodii <1 2001Stylidium schizanthum <1 2003Stylidium tenerum 1 1979

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

CaryophyllalesAizoaceae Pigfaces (1 out of 44 species in Australia)

Sesuvium portulacastrum Sea purslane 2 1994

Amaranthaceae Pigweed (8 out of 157 species in Australia)

Alternanthera angustifolia Narrow-leaved joyweed <1 1986Alternanthera denticulata Lesser Joyweed <1 1986Alternanthera micrantha Joyweed 1 1986Alternanthera nana Hairy Joyweed <1 1986Amaranthus interruptus Native Amaranth 3 2000Gomphrena breviflora Globe Amaranth 1Gomphrena flaccida Gomphrena 1 1979Ptilotus distans Ptilotus 2 2004

Caryophyllaceae Pin Cushion, Wort (1 out of 42 species in Australia)

Polycarpaea corymbosa Polycarpaea <1 1996

Chenopodiaceae Saltbushes and Allies (2 out of 291 species in Australia)

Tecticornia australasica Brown-head Samphire 3 1997Tecticornia indica Brownhead Glasswort <1

Droseraceae Sundews (4 out of 117 species in Australia)

Drosera burmanni Tropical Sundew <1 1990Drosera indica Indian Sundew 1 2003Drosera lanata Sundew 5 2003Drosera petiolaris Sundew, Larmi <1 1993

Molluginaceae Carpet Weed, Herb (1 out of 6 species in Australia)

Glinus oppositifolius Slender Carpet-weed <1 1998

Nepenthaceae Nepenthes Pitcher Plants

(1 out of 3 species in Australia)

Nepenthes mirabilis 2 1951

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EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Nyctaginaceae Tarvine, Pisonia and Birdlime Trees

(10 out of 22 species in Australia)

Boerhavia albiflora Tarvine 14 1998Boerhavia burbidgeana Tarvine 1 1981Boerhavia coccinea Tarvine <1 1981Boerhavia diffusa Tarvine 3 1981Boerhavia dominii Tarvine <1 2003Boerhavia gardneri Tarvine 1Boerhavia mutabilis Tarvine 21 2000Boerhavia repens Tarvine 7 2000Pisonia aculeata Thorny Pisonia <1 1985Pisonia grandis Lettuce Tree 6 1974

Portulacaceae Purslane (2 out of 73 species in Australia)

Calandrinia gracilis Purslane 1 1975Portulaca tuberosa Pigweed 33 1998

CommelinalesHaemodoraceae Bloodroots, Conostyles,

Kangaroo Paws and their Allies

(1 out of 92 species in Australia)

Haemodorum coccineum Native Bloodroot 1 1993

CycadalesCycadaceae Native Cycads (2 out of 28 species in Australia)

Cycas badensis Cycad 100 2003Cycas media Tree Zamia 3 1993

DillenialesDilleniaceae Guinea Flowers (2 out of 253 species in Australia)

Dillenia alata Red Beech; golden guinea tree 4 1994Tetracera nordtiana 1 1962

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

DioscorealesBurmanniaceae Burmannias (1 out of 4 species in Australia)

Burmannia juncea 3 2003

Dioscoreaceae Native Yams (3 out of 4 species in Australia)

Dioscorea bulbifera Ganmanggu <1 2003Dioscorea pentaphylla Papuan Yam 100 2007Dioscorea transversa Native Yam <1 2003

Taccaceae Arrowroot and Allies (1 out of 2 species in Australia)

Tacca leontopetaloides Tacca 1 1995

EricalesEpacridaceae Southern Heaths (2 out of 458 species in Australia)

Leucopogon ruscifolius Beard-heath 3 1993Leucopogon yorkensis Cape York Beard-heath 9 2003

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

FabalesFabaceae Peas (101 out of 2583 species in Australia)

Abrus precatorius Native Rosary Pea 1 1999Acacia aulacocarpa Brush Ironbark Wattle <1 1997Acacia auriculiformis Black Wattle 1 2003Acacia brassii Wattle 12 1997Acacia crassicarpa Thick-podded Salwood 3 2004Acacia humifusa Wattle 1 2006Acacia julifera Catkin Wattle <1 2001Acacia leptocarpa North Coast Wattle 2 2003Acacia oraria Wattle 1 1966Acacia platycarpa Ghost Wattle <1 1966Acacia polystachya Wattle 9 2003Acacia rothii Tooroo <1 1955Acacia simsii Sim's Wattle 3 2000Aeschynomene indica Native Pea <1 2003Alysicarpus bupleurifolius Native Pea 5 1986Alysicarpus ovalifolius Oval-leaved Native Pea 2 2000Alysicarpus schomburgkii Schomburgks Native Pea <1 1986Alysicarpus vaginalis Native Pea 2 2000Aphyllodium biarticulatum Thick Trefoil <1 2001Aphyllodium schindleri Schindlers Trefoil 1 1989Archidendron grandiflorum Grand Lace-Flower 4 2000Archidendron hirsutum Lace Flower 6 2003Austrosteenisia mollitricha Native Pea 6 1985Bauhinia binata Bauhinia 6 2003Caesalpinia bonduc Bird of Paradise Flower 4 2007Canavalia cathartica Sea Bean 5 2002Canavalia papuana Papuan Bean 1 2000Canavalia rosea Norfolk Island Bean 2 1999Cassia mimosoides Senna 2 1986Cathormion umbellatum Cathormion 2 2004Chamaecrista absus Senna 1 2006Chamaecrista mimosoides Senna <1 1993Chamaecrista nomame Senna <1 2001Crotalaria aridicola Bird Flower <1 1986Crotalaria brevis Bird Flower 1 1989Crotalaria calycina Bird Flower 2 2003Crotalaria medicaginea Bird Flower <1 2001Crotalaria montana Bird Flower <1 2003Crotalaria retusa Wedgeleaf Rattlepod 1 2000Cullen badocanum Scurf-pea 3 2002Dalbergia densa Native Rabbit-pea 21 2004Dendrolobium umbellatum Horse Bush 7 2003Derris trifoliata Fish-poison Vine 9 2003Derris uliginosa Fish-poison Vine 20

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Desmodium gangeticum Tick-trefoil <1 1996Desmodium heterocarpon Tick-trefoil 1 2006Desmodium pullenii Tick-trefoil 1 2004Desmodium scorpiurus Tick-trefoil 10 2003Desmodium tortuosum Tick-trefoil 4 2005Desmodium trichostachyum Tick-trefoil <1 2002Desmodium triflorum Tick-trefoil 1 1986Entada phaseoloides Matchbox Bean Liane 10 1986Entada rheedii Sabre Liane 16 2005Eriosema chinense Red Yam <1Erythrina vespertilio Bats Wing Coral Tree 2 1976Erythrophleum chlorostachys Red Ironwood <1 1997Galactia muelleri Muellers Galactia 2 1993Galactia tenuiflora Native Galactia <1 2006Glycine tomentella Glycine <1 2006Indigofera colutea Native Indigo <1 1999Indigofera glandulosa Native Indigo 4 2006Indigofera linifolia Thin-leaved Native Indigo <1 2003Indigofera polygaloides Native Indigo 9 2004Indigofera pratensis Native Indigo <1 2001Indigofera tinctoria Native Indigo 5 1999Indigofera trifoliata Three-leaved Native Indigo 1 2006Inocarpus fagiferus Mape 50 1970Intsia bijuga Scrub Mahogany 5 1975Jacksonia thesioides Dogwood 2 2007Maniltoa lenticellata Tree Senna 20 1989Millettia pinnata Native Wisteria 5 2007Mucuna gigantea Burny Bean 3 1996Neptunia gracilis Sensitive Plant <1 2001Ormocarpum orientale Native Pea 83 2007Paraserianthes toona Red Cedar 2 1993Pycnospora lutescens Native Pea 3 2003Rhynchosia acuminatissima Rock Trefoil 3 1970Rhynchosia minima Rock Trefoil <1 2006Senna gaudichaudii Senna <1 1974Senna obtusifolia Senna <1 2002Senna surattensis Senna 1 1974Sesbania cannabina Sesbania Pea <1 1999Sesbania simpliciuscula Sesbania Pea 1 0002Smithia conferta Native Pea 6 2000Sophora tomentosa Necklace Pod 4 2001Tephrosia astragaloides Shoalwater Pea <1 1971Tephrosia filipes Native Pea <1 1986Tephrosia filipes Native Pea <1 1986Tephrosia juncea Native Pea 2 2000Tephrosia laxa Native Pea 3 1996Tephrosia leptoclada Native Pea <1 2001

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EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Tephrosia maculata Native Pea 14 1971Uraria lagopodioides Native Pea <1 1974Uraria picta Native Pea 4 1989Vandasina retusa Retuse Wanderer 14 2001Vigna marina Native Bean 2 2002Vigna vexillata Native Bean <1 2002Zornia dyctiocarpa Native Zornia <1 1979Zornia muelleriana Muellers Native Zornia <1Zornia muriculata Native Zornia <1 2001Zornia ramosa Native Zornia 9

FagalesCasuarinaceae She-oaks (2 out of 69 species in Australia)

Allocasuarina littoralis Black Sheoak <1 1981Casuarina equisetifolia Coast She-oak 3 2005

LamialesLentibulariaceae Bladderworts (3 out of 58 species in Australia)

Utricularia aurea Bladderwort <1 1993Utricularia bifida Bladderwort 2 2003Utricularia chrysantha Bladderwort <1 1987

Linderniaceae (4 out of 19 species in Australia)

Lindernia alsinoides 2 1979Lindernia antipoda 17 2000Lindernia scapigera <1 2003Lindernia tenuifolia 3 1989

Scrophulariaceae Figworts (10 out of 99 species in Australia)

Buchnera ciliata 5Buchnera gracilis 5 2003Buchnera linearis <1 2001Buchnera ramosissima 1 2003Buchnera tetragona 4 2004Buchnera urticifolia 1 1974Limnophila fragrans <1 2003Stemodia lythrifolia Bunu Bunu <1 1996Striga curviflora <1 1996Striga parviflora 4 1986

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

LauralesHernandiaceae Hernandias and

Valvantheras(2 out of 6 species in Australia)

Gyrocarpus americanus Stinkwood <1 1997Hernandia nymphaeifolia Hernandia 5 2004

Lauraceae Laurels, Camphorwood and Australian Walnuts

(13 out of 140 species in Australia)

Beilschmiedia obtusifolia Black Walnut <1 1975Cassytha filiformis Dodder Laurel, Love Vine 1 2002Cryptocarya brassii Laurel 4 2003Cryptocarya cunninghamii Cunningham's Laurel <1 1976Cryptocarya exfoliata Laurel 5 2003Cryptocarya hypospodia Northern Laurel <1 2003Cryptocarya rhodosperma Laurel 5 1962Cryptocarya triplinervis Brown Laurel <1 2003Endiandra glauca Brown Walnut 6 2003Endiandra longipedicellata Bluff Walnut 2 1962Litsea breviumbellata Bollywood 4 1996Litsea glutinosa Brown Bollywood 2 2004Neolitsea brassii Bollywood <1 1955

Monimiaceae Sassafras, Beech (1 out of 27 species in Australia)

Wilkiea rigidifolia Wilkiea 4 2003

LilialesColchicaceae Nancies and Allies (1 out of 48 species in Australia)

Schelhammera multiflora Native Herb <1 1993

Philesiaceae (1 out of 1 species in Australia)

Eustrephus latifolius Wombat Berry <1 2003

Smilacaceae Lawyer Vines, Supplejack, Wombat Berry and Scrambling Lily

(5 out of 12 species in Australia)

Smilax australis Lawyer Vine <1 2003Smilax blumei Sarsaparilla 40 1976Smilax calophylla Sarsaparilla 16 2003Smilax glyciphylla Sweet Sarsaparilla <1 1993Smilax sp. cardwell

Sarsaparilla 17

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

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Mostrecentrecord

MalpighialesErythroxylaceae Erythroxylum (1 out of 3 species in Australia)

Erythroxylum ellipticum <1 1975

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Mostrecentrecord

Euphorbiaceae Spurges (49 out of 315 species in Australia)

Acalypha lanceolata 30 2007Acalypha wilkesiana 8 1970Actephila lindleyi <1 1979Actephila venusta 10 1999Antidesma bunius 5 1987Antidesma ghaesembilla Currant Tree <1 1994Antidesma parvifolium 2 2006Breynia cernua 1 2004Breynia oblongifolia <1 2003Bridelia finalis 8 2003Bridelia tomentosa 2 2001Claoxylon hillii 9 2001Claoxylon tenerifolium 3 2001Cleistanthus apodus 3 1985Cleistanthus peninsularis 17 1999Cleistanthus xerophilus 6 1975Codiaeum variegatum 5 1976Croton arnhemicus 2 2007Croton dockrillii 6 1962Croton tomentellus <1 1998Croton waterhouseae 100 2004Dimorphocalyx australiensis 5 1999Endospermum myrmecophilum 3 1987Euphorbia atoto 3 2003Euphorbia cyathophora 3 2004Euphorbia hirta 1 1986Euphorbia macgillivrayi 5 2002Euphorbia micradenia 9 1981Euphorbia mitchelliana 1 1993Euphorbia plumerioides 3 1975Euphorbia prostrata 2 1991Euphorbia tannensis <1 2003Euphorbia vachellii 1 2003Excoecaria agallocha Melky Tree 3 1994Macaranga involucrata 2 2003Macaranga tanarius 2 1994Mallotus claoxyloides Green Kamala <1 2007Mallotus didymochryseus 7 1975Mallotus dispersus 5 2005Mallotus ficifolius 3 1980Mallotus mollissimus Soft Kamala 2 2003Mallotus nesophilus <1 1981Mallotus philippensis Red Kamala <1 2003Mallotus polyadenos Kamala 2 1999Mallotus repandus Climbing Mallotus 3 1962

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Proportion ofsampled range

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Mostrecentrecord

Mallotus resinosus 3 1989Mallotus tiliifolius 50 1980Microstachys chamaelea <1 2004Tragia finalis 7 1971

Phyllanthaceae (11 out of 113 species in Australia)

Flueggea virosa 1 2003Glochidion apodogynum 1 1981Glochidion disparipes 8 2004Margaritaria dubium-traceyi <1 1979Phyllanthus debilis 5 1986Phyllanthus novae-hollandiae 6 2007Phyllanthus reticulatus <1 2003Phyllanthus virgatus <1 1993Sauropus androgynus 14 2006Sauropus ochrophyllus 2 1993Sauropus trachyspermus <1 2001

Picrodendraceae (3 out of 29 species in Australia)

Neoroepera banksii 1 1981Petalostigma banksii <1 2001Petalostigma pubescens Native Quince <1 1976

Rhizophoraceae Mangroves (10 out of 13 species in Australia)

Bruguiera cylindrica Small Fruited Orange Mangrove 21 1994Bruguiera exaristata Ribbed Mangrove 3 1994Bruguiera gymnorhiza Red Mangrove 2 1996Bruguiera parviflora Slender Fruited Orange Mangrove 1 1994Carallia brachiata Freshwater Mangrove <1 1996Ceriops decandra Flat Leaved Spurred Mangrove 3 1993Ceriops tagal Spurred Mangrove 3 2003Rhizophora apiculata Mangrove 4 2003Rhizophora mucronata Red Mangrove 5Rhizophora stylosa Spotted Leaved Red Mangrove 3 2006

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

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Mostrecentrecord

MalvalesBombacaceae Baobabs (2 out of 3 species in Australia)

Bombax ceiba 3 1999Camptostemon schultzii 6 2006

Sterculiaceae Kurrajongs and Bottletrees

(9 out of 273 species in Australia)

Abroma fastuosa 14 2001Argyrodendron polyandrum Black Tulip Oak <1 1985Commersonia bartramia Brown Kurrajong <1 1983Helicteres isora 2 2000Heritiera littoralis Keeled-pod mangrove 5 2004Melochia corchorifolia <1 2003Sterculia quadrifida 1 2003Sterculia shillinglawii Lacewood 6 1955Waltheria indica <1 2001

Thymelaeaceae Pimeleas (3 out of 110 species in Australia)

Phaleria octandra Native Daphne 7 2000Thecanthes cornucopiae Thecanthes 1 2007Wikstroemia indica Tie Bush <1 1997

Tiliaceae (10 out of 115 species in Australia)

Berrya cordifolia 17 1975Berrya javanica 5 1985Corchorus aestuans 1 2007Grewia breviflora <1 2003Grewia latifolia <1 1993Grewia oxyphylla 2 2003Grewia papuana 9 2007Grewia retusifolia <1 1993Triumfetta pentandra 2 2003Triumfetta rhomboidea <1 1986

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Status

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Mostrecentrecord

MyrtalesCombretaceae Plums, Bullwaddies,

Mangroves and Bushwillow

(8 out of 38 species in Australia)

Lumnitzera littorea Black Mangrove 3 1975Lumnitzera racemosa Black Mangrove 2 2003Terminalia arenicola Brown Damson 4 1981Terminalia complanata Damson Plum 8 1975Terminalia muelleri Plum 2 2003Terminalia platyphylla Durin <1Terminalia sericocarpa Sovereignwood 2 1999Terminalia subacroptera Plum 7 2003

Lythraceae Loosestrifes (5 out of 27 species in Australia)

Ammannia multiflora Loosestrife <1 2000Lagerstroemia archeriana Australian Crepe Myrtle 1 1974Pemphis acidula Tea Shrub 7 2003Rotala mexicana Loosestrife <1Sonneratia alba Mangrove Apple 2 1977

Melastomataceae Native Lasiandra and Allies

(5 out of 9 species in Australia)

Melastoma malabathricum Native Lasiandra <1 2005Memecylon arnhemensis Arnhem Memecylon 6 1986Memecylon pauciflorum Memecylon <1 1994Osbeckia chinensis Chinese Osbeckia 4 1975Pternandra coerulescens Native Pternandra 8 2003

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Mostrecentrecord

Myrtaceae Native Myrtles (62 out of 2211 species in Australia)

Acmena hemilampra Blush Satinash 2 1980Acmenosperma claviflorum Watergum <1 1976Asteromyrtus angustifolia Myrtle 2 1965Asteromyrtus brassii Myrtle 5 2007Asteromyrtus symphyocarpa Liniment Tree 2 2007Baeckea frutescens Baeckea 2 1985Corymbia clarksoniana Clarksons bloodwood <1 2006Corymbia confertiflora Broad-leaved carbeen <1 2001Corymbia hylandii Hylands bloodwood 3 2003Corymbia latifolia Round-leaved bloodwood <1 1975Corymbia leptoloma Bloodwood Vulnerable 12 1975Corymbia nesophila Melville Island bloodwood 3 2006Corymbia papuana Ghost gum <1 1993Corymbia pocillum Red Bloodwood 1 2001Corymbia polycarpa Long-fruited bloodwood <1 1995Corymbia stockeri Blotchy bloodwood 7 2006Corymbia tessellaris Carbeen or Moreton Bay ash <1 1995Eucalyptus alba Salmon Gum <1 1981Eucalyptus brassiana Cape York Red Gum <1 1995Eucalyptus cullenii Cullens Ironbark 1 1995Eucalyptus leptophleba Molloy Box 1 2006Eucalyptus microneura Georgetown Box 1 2001Eucalyptus platyphylla White Gum <1 2000Eucalyptus tetrodonta Stringybark <1 1993Eugenia reinwardtiana Cedar Bay Cherry 6 1999Gossia floribunda Myrtle 5 2004Gossia retusa Myrtle 6 1975Leptospermum madidum Tea tree 1 1965Lithomyrtus obtusa Myrtle 4 2007Lithomyrtus retusa Myrtle 3 1993Lophostemon suaveolens Swamp Box <1 2000Melaleuca acacioides Honey-myrtle 2 2003Melaleuca cajuputi Cajuput Tree 2 2003Melaleuca citrolens Honey-myrtle <1 1993Melaleuca dealbata Cloudy Tea Tree 2 1985Melaleuca leucadendra Weeping Paperbark <1 2001Melaleuca nervosa Yellow barked Paperbark <1 2001Melaleuca stenostachya Honey-myrtle 2 2006Melaleuca viridiflora Broad-leaved paperbark <1 2003Neofabricia myrtifolia Myrtle 3 1996Osbornia octodonta Myrtle 5 1996Rhodamnia australis Malletwood 3 1987Rhodamnia sp. cape york

Malletwood 6 1965

Rhodomyrtus macrocarpa Finger cherry 3 2003Syzygium angophoroides Hard Onion 1 1981

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Syzygium aqueum Native Cherry 33 1981Syzygium bamagense Native Cherry 4 2004Syzygium banksii Native Cherry 3 1975Syzygium branderhorstii Native Cherry 33 1996Syzygium buettnerianum Native Cherry 12 2003Syzygium bungadinnia Bungadinnia 14 2004Syzygium eucalyptoides Native Cherry <1 1979Syzygium fibrosum Native Cherry 3 1985Syzygium forte Native Cherry 1 2003Syzygium pseudofastigiatum Native Cherry 5 1955Syzygium puberulum Native Cherry 22 1974Syzygium suborbiculare Lady Apple 3 2006Syzygium tierneyanum Bamaga Satinash 1 1962Thryptomene oligandra Myrtle <1 1965Welchiodendron longivalve Water Gum 25 2003Xanthostemon crenulatus Penda 1 1962Xanthostemon paradoxus Northern Penda <1

Onagraceae Water Primrose and Willowherbs

(2 out of 19 species in Australia)

Ludwigia hyssopifolia Water Primrose 2 2005Ludwigia octovalvis Water Primrose <1 2001

PandanalesPandanaceae Pandans and Allies (1 out of 23 species in Australia)

Pandanus dammannii 100 1984

Stemonaceae Stemona Climbers (2 out of 4 species in Australia)

Stemona australiana Stemona Vine 6 1989Stemona philippinensis Stemona Vine 2 1989

PinalesPodocarpaceae Podocarp Pines (1 out of 15 species in Australia)

Podocarpus grayae Plum Pine 1 1985

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Status

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Mostrecentrecord

PoalesCyperaceae Sedges (77 out of 731 species in Australia)

Abildgaardia ovata <1 1953Bulbostylis barbata <1 2003Cyperus angustatus 2 1987Cyperus aquatilis <1 1987Cyperus castaneus <1 1987Cyperus cuspidatus 1 1989Cyperus decompositus 4 2003Cyperus dietrichiae 1 2003Cyperus haspan <1 1981Cyperus iria <1 2000Cyperus javanicus 1 2002Cyperus pedunculatus 2 1980Cyperus polystachyos <1 2000Cyperus pumilus 12 1986Cyperus scaber 2 1987Cyperus scariosus 2 2000Cyperus squarrosus <1 1989Cyperus stolonifer 9 2004Cyperus tenuiculmis 4 1976Cyperus tetracarpus 3 1972Cyperus zollingeri 1 1989Eleocharis dulcis Chinese Water Chestnut <1 1971Eleocharis geniculata <1 1979Eleocharis spiralis 1 2001Fimbristylis acicularis <1 1987Fimbristylis aestivalis <1 1989Fimbristylis bisumbellata 1 1987Fimbristylis cinnamometorum <1 1980Fimbristylis cymosa 2 1998Fimbristylis densa <1 2001Fimbristylis depauperata <1 1980Fimbristylis dichotoma <1 2004Fimbristylis ferruginea 1 2005Fimbristylis furva 2 1989Fimbristylis insignis 12 2003Fimbristylis lanceolata 1 1996Fimbristylis littoralis <1 2003Fimbristylis microcarya <1 1980Fimbristylis modesta 2 1987Fimbristylis polytrichoides 2 2005Fimbristylis rara <1 2001Fimbristylis recta 3 1993Fimbristylis signata 6 1991Fimbristylis simplex <1 1996

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Fimbristylis squarrulosa <1 2001Fimbristylis tristachya 1 1991Fuirena ciliaris <1 2005Gahnia aspera <1 1979Hypolytrum compactum 20 2004Lipocarpha chinensis 4 1986Lipocarpha microcephala <1 1986Rhynchospora exserta 1 2003Rhynchospora heterochaeta 2 2003Rhynchospora leae 6 1989Rhynchospora longisetis 1 1999Rhynchospora pterochaeta 3 1990Schoenoplectus litoralis <1 1994Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani <1 1999Schoenus calostachyus 2 2003Schoenus falcatus <1 2003Schoenus punctatus 2 2003Schoenus sparteus 2 2003Scleria brownii <1 1987Scleria laxa Nutrush 3 2003Scleria levis <1 1999Scleria lithosperma Florida Keys Nutrush 2 1979Scleria mackaviensis <1 1999Scleria novae-hollandiae <1 1975Scleria pergracilis 10 1974Scleria polycarpa 1 1987Scleria pygmaea <1 1987Scleria rugosa <1 1987Scleria sphacelata <1 1987Scleria terrestris 2 1975Scleria tricuspidata 2 1999Trachystylis stradbrokensis 1 1993Tricostularia undulata 3 2003

Eriocaulaceae Pipeworts (3 out of 39 species in Australia)

Eriocaulon clarksonii 5 2003Eriocaulon depressum 3 1985Eriocaulon nanum 2 1990

Flagellariaceae Whip Vine (1 out of 1 species in Australia)

Flagellaria indica 1 2003

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Proportion ofsampled range

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Mostrecentrecord

Poaceae Grasses (117 out of 1057 species in Australia)

Alloteropsis semialata <1 1993Apluda mutica 75 2003Aristida dominii 3 2003Aristida holathera Kerosene grass <1 2003Aristida perniciosa 2 1986Aristida utilis 2Arthraxon castratus castrate carpgrass 100 1979Arundinella nepalensis <1 2000Arundinella setosa 2 1997Bothriochloa bladhii <1 2006Capillipedium parviflorum 1 2001Cenchrus elymoides 8 2004Centotheca lappacea 4 1987Chionachne cyathopoda 2 2000Chloris barbata Purple-top Rhodes Grass 3 2003Chloris pumilio <1Chrysopogon aciculatus Golden Beard Grass 2 1981Chrysopogon elongatus 1 1982Chrysopogon fallax <1 1976Chrysopogon oliganthus <1 1976Chrysopogon rigidus 8 1993Chrysopogon setifolius 1 1996Cleistochloa subjuncea <1 1987Cymbopogon ambiguus <1 1993Cymbopogon bombycinus <1 1974Cymbopogon globosus 20 2003Cymbopogon refractus <1 1962Cynodon dactylon <1 1991Dichanthium fecundum <1 1991Digitaria ctenantha <1 1971Digitaria setigera 38 1991Ectrosia agrostoides 1 2001Ectrosia lasioclada 7 1974Ectrosia leporina <1 1993Eragrostis brownii Brown's Lovegrass <1Eragrostis cumingii <1 2003Eragrostis schultzii <1 1975Eragrostis spartinoides <1 1980Eragrostis tenellula <1 1986Eremochloa bimaculata <1 1993Eremochloa ciliaris Fringed Centipede Grass 40 1996Eriachne armittii Longawn Wanderrie Grass <1 2001Eriachne ciliata Slender Wanderrie Grass <1 1990Eriachne melicacea <1 2001Eriachne mucronata Mountain Wanderrie Grass <1 2001

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Eriachne obtusa Northern Wanderrie Grass <1 1981Eriachne pallescens <1 2003Eriachne squarrosa 2 2003Eriachne triseta 1 1993Eriochloa fatmensis 2 2003Eriochloa procera <1 2006Eriochloa pseudoacrotricha <1 1993Eulalia annua 2 1981Eulalia mackinlayi 1 1993Germainia capitata Vulnerable 33 2003Heterachne gulliveri <1 1993Heteropogon contortus <1 2004Heteropogon triticeus 1 2006Imperata cylindrica <1 2002Ischaemum australe 1 2003Ischaemum decumbens 1 1975Ischaemum fragile 5 2002Ischaemum muticum 14 1972Ischaemum polystachyum 100 2000Ischaemum rugosum 2 1999Ischaemum triticeum 2 2003Ischaemum tropicum 9 1994Leptaspis banksii 7 2003Leptochloa fusca <1 2005Leptochloa simoniana 100 2005Lepturus geminatus 17 1962Lepturus repens 4 2004Mnesithea formosa <1 2001Mnesithea granularis 6 2007Mnesithea rottboellioides Northern Canegrass 2 2003Mullerochloa moreheadiana 5 1974Neololeba atra 25 2004Ophiuros exaltatus 1 2001Oplismenus burmannii 7 2002Oplismenus compositus 4 2003Oplismenus hirtellus <1 1999Oplismenus undulatifolius <1 1993Oryza minuta 50 1987Panicum laevinode <1 1994Panicum mindanaense <1 1993Panicum seminudum 2 2002Panicum trichoides 2 2003Paspalidium distans <1 1979Paspalum scrobiculatum Scrobic <1 2000Perotis rara <1 1994Phragmites australis <1 2006Phragmites vallatoria 3 2005

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EPBC

Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Pogonatherum crinitum 5Pseudopogonatherum contortum 1 2003Pseudopogonatherum irritans <1 1981Pseudoraphis spinescens <1 1979Sacciolepis indica <1 2001Schizachyrium fragile <1 2001Sehima nervosum <1 1974Setaria apiculata <1 2001Setaria australiensis 3 1989Setaria surgens <1 2003Sorghum angustum 5 1990Sorghum laxiflorum 2 2005Sorghum nitidum 3 2003Spinifex longifolius 1 1994Sporobolus elongatus <1 1986Sporobolus lenticularis 7 1979Sporobolus pulchellus 1 1987Sporobolus virginicus Sand Couch <1 1994Thaumastochloa monilifera 3 1993Themeda arguens 3 2005Themeda triandra <1 2003Thuarea involuta 6 2002Urochloa holosericea 1 2006Urochloa piligera <1 1994Urochloa pubigera <1 2003

Restionaceae Restiona Sedges (3 out of 146 species in Australia)

Dapsilanthus elatior 4 1986Dapsilanthus spathaceus 2 2003Meeboldina roycei 4 1990

Xyridaceae Xyris Herbs (1 out of 26 species in Australia)

Xyris complanata Hawai'i Yelloweyed Grass <1 1993

ProtealesProteaceae Banksias, Grevilleas

and Allies(8 out of 1147 species in Australia)

Banksia dentata Tropical Banksia 1 1993Grevillea coriacea Grevillea 3 1985Grevillea glauca Bushman's Clothes-peg <1 1974Grevillea parallela Silver Oak 1 1998Hakea pedunculata Hakea 2 1993Hakea persiehana Hakea <1 1982Helicia australasica Helicia <1 2004Xylomelum scottianum Xylomelum 2 2007

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

RanunculalesMenispermaceae Snake, Round-leaf and

Pearl Vines(8 out of 24 species in Australia)

Cissampelos pareira 13 1989Hypserpa decumbens 2 2003Pachygone ovata 1 2004Pycnarrhena novoguineensis 2 1962Stephania japonica <1 2006Tiliacora australiana 8 1999Tinospora esiangkara 2 1976Tinospora smilacina <1 2006

SantalalesOpiliaceae Oplilia Climbers (2 out of 2 species in Australia)

Cansjera leptostachya 3 2004Opilia amentacea 1 2004

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

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Mostrecentrecord

SapindalesAnacardiaceae Bollygum, Native Plum (3 out of 12 species in Australia)

Blepharocarya involucrigera Queensland Bollygum <1 1985Buchanania arborescens Satinwood 2 1999Semecarpus australiensis Cedar Plum 6 2004

Burseraceae Canarium and Garuga (2 out of 7 species in Australia)

Canarium australianum Canarium 1 2007Garuga floribunda Garuga 5 1999

Meliaceae Rosewoods and Mahoganies

(18 out of 44 species in Australia)

Aglaia brownii Aglaia <1 2003Aglaia elaeagnoidea Aglaia 6 1998Aglaia euryanthera Aglaia 10 1989Aglaia spectabilis Aglaia 8 1961Aglaia tomentosa Aglaia 4 2007Anthocarapa nitidula Incensewood <1 1961Dysoxylum acutangulum Dysoxylum 3 2003Dysoxylum arborescens Dysoxylum 2 1955Dysoxylum gaudichaudianum Ivory Mahogany 1 1962Dysoxylum oppositifolium Pink Mahogany 4 2003Dysoxylum parasiticum Yellow Mahogany 2Melia azedarach White Cedar <1 1974Owenia vernicosa Owenia <1 1965Turraea pubescens Turraea 3 2003Vavaea amicorum Vavaea 2 1994Xylocarpus granatum Cedar Mangrove 3 1971Xylocarpus moluccensis Cedar Mangrove 3 2004Xylocarpus rumphii Xylocarpus 12 1974

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

Rutaceae Boronia, Correa, Citrus, Phebalium, Philotheca, Zieria and Allies

(11 out of 496 species in Australia)

Acronychia acronychioides Acronychia 2 1975Acronychia sp. batavia downs

Acronychia 24 1976

Flindersia schottiana Bumpy Ash <1 1955Glycosmis trifoliata Glycosmis <1 2003Halfordia kendack Saffron Heart 4 2003Melicope micrococca Hairy Leaved Doughwood <1 1976Melicope peninsularis Melicope 60 2005Melicope rubra Melicope 4 1996Micromelum minutum Micromelum 2 2007Zanthoxylum parviflorum Small Flowered Yellowwood 2 1997Zanthoxylum rhetsa Yellow Wood 32 2003

Sapindaceae Tamarind, Whitewood, Tuckeroo, Hop Bushes

(22 out of 222 species in Australia)

Alectryon repandodentatus Alectryon 100 2003Alectryon tomentosus Hairy Alectryon <1 2000Allophylus cobbe Allophylus 1 2007Arytera bifoliolata Arytera 5 2003Arytera pseudofoveolata Arytera 25 1970Atalaya australiana Whitewood 15 2000Atalaya salicifolia Brush Whitewood <1 1975Atalaya sericopetala Whitewood 3 2000Atalaya variifolia Wingleaf Whitewood 1 1975Cupaniopsis anacardioides Tuckeroo, Cashew Leaf Cupania 1 2003Cupaniopsis flagelliformis Brown Tuckeroo 1 1997Cupaniopsis fleckeri Tuckeroo 10 1975Dictyoneura obtusa Dictyoneura 8 1985Dodonaea polyandra Hop Bush 8 1997Dodonaea viscosa Sticky Hop Bush <1 1995Ganophyllum falcatum Scaly Ash <1 1993Guioa acutifolia Northern Guioa <1 1962Jagera pseudorhus Pink Foambark <1 1994Lepidopetalum fructoglabrum Lepidopetalum 15 1974Lepidopetalum subdichotomum Lepidopetalum 29 1974Mischocarpus lachnocarpus Woolly Pear Fruit 2 2003Toechima daemelianum Steelwood 2 1985

Simaroubaceae Native Plum and Allies (2 out of 14 species in Australia)

Brucea javanica Brucea 3 2002Harrisonia brownii Harrisonia 5 2006

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

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Mostrecentrecord

SolanalesConvolvulaceae Bindweed, Morning

Glory(17 out of 132 species in Australia)

Evolvulus alsinoides Tropical Speedwell <1 2003Ipomoea abrupta Potato Vine <1 1996Ipomoea aquatica Potato vine 1 2001Ipomoea eriocarpa Native Morning Glory <1 2002Ipomoea graminea Wurrwa <1 1989Ipomoea macrantha Native Morning Glory 3 2005Ipomoea mauritiana Native Morning Glory 24 2003Ipomoea nil Native Morning Glory 3 2003Ipomoea pes-caprae Native Morning Glory 3 1994Ipomoea plebeia Bellvine <1 2000Ipomoea polymorpha Native Morning Glory <1 2000Ipomoea tiliacea Native Morning Glory 100 1997Jacquemontia paniculata Snake Stem 2 1999Merremia quinata Morning Glory 4 2004Merremia umbellata Morning Glory 29 2002Polymeria ambigua Bindweed <1 2001Stictocardia tiliifolia Spotted Heart 2

Solanaceae Native Gooseberries, Wild Tomatos and Boxthorns

(8 out of 210 species in Australia)

Physalis angulata Gooseberry 2 2006Physalis minima Wild Gooseberry 3 2004Solanum discolor Nightshade 9Solanum dunalianum Nightshade Vulnerable 40 1981Solanum fervens Nightshade 14 1980Solanum stelligerum Devil's Needles <1 1980Solanum viridifolium 5 2004Solanum yirrkalense Nightshade 11

VitalesLeeaceae Leeas (1 out of 3 species in Australia)

Leea indica 1 2003

ZingiberalesZingiberaceae Native Ginger and Allies (2 out of 13 species in Australia)

Curcuma australasica 18 1976Globba marantina Kera kera 100 1989

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Status

Proportion ofsampled range

in the region (%)

Mostrecentrecord

ZygophyllalesZygophyllaceae Zygophyllaceae (3 out of 57 species in Australia)

Tribulopis solandri Tribulopis 8 2000Tribulus cistoides Tribulus 4 2003Tribulus ranunculiflorus Tribulus 9 1974

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Appendix 1List of all families covered by

the Australian Natural Heritage Assessment Tool

These families of plants and animals are included in NRM region summaries where they occur in the region.

The groups covered across Australia include:

• all vertebrates - i.e. mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs and fish (4,200 species)

• 137 families of vascular plants (> 15,000 species) comprising the majority of Australia’s named plant species

• A range of invertebrate groups including: - numerous insect families (> 16,600 species) - all land snails (> 2,300 species) - selected spider families (> 1,100 species) - rotifers – aquatic wheel animals (> 700 species)

Vertebrate faunaActinopterygii Ray-finned fish

Ambassidae Chanda Perches, Glassfishes, PerchletsApogonidae Big Eyes, Cardinal Fishes, Cardinalfishes, Gobbleguts, Soldier Ariidae Fork-tailed CatfishesAtherinidae Hardyheads, Silversides, WhitebaitBatrachoididae Bastard Stonefish, Frogfishes, ToadfishesBelonidae Long Toms, Longtoms, Needle Fishes, NeedlefishesBlenniidae Blennies, Fangblennies, RockshippersBrachionichthyidae HandfishesCarangidae Amberjacks, Jacks, Pilotfishes, Pompanos, Queenfishes, RunCepolidae BandfishesChanidae MilkfishClinidae Snake Blennies, WeedfishesClupeidae Herrings, Menhadens, Pilchards, Sardines, Shads, SpratsCynoglossidae Tongue SolesDiodontidae Burrfishes, PorcupinefishesEleotridae Gudgeons, SleepersElopidae LadyfishEngraulidae AnchoviesEnoplosidae OldwifeEphippidae Batfishes, SpadefishesGalaxiidae Galaxias, SalamanderfishGerreidae Mojarras, Silver Biddies, Silver-bellies, Silverbellies, SilverbiddiGobiidae GobiesGonorynchidae Beaked Salmon, Beaked Sandfish, RatfishHemiramphidae Garfishes, Halfbeaks

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Vertebrate faunaKuhliidae FlagtailsKurtidae NurseryfishesKyphosidae Drummers, Halfmoons, Knifefishes, Microcanthids, Nibblers, SLabridae Wrasses, Parrotfishes, RockwhitingsLeiognathidae Pony Fishes, Ponyfishes, SlipmouthsLutjanidae Fusilers, Hussars, Snappers, Tropical SnappersMegalopidae TarponsMelanotaeniidae RainbowfishesMicrodesmidae Dartfishes, WormfishesMonacanthidae LeatherjacketsMugilidae MulletsMuraenidae Moray EelsOphichthidae Snake Eels, Worm EelsOsteoglossidae SaratogaOstraciidae Boxfishes, Coffer Fishes, Cowfishes, Trunkfishes, TurretfishesParalichthyidae Sand FloundersPercichthyidae Australian Freshwater Basses, Australian Freshwater BlackfishPlatycephalidae FlatheadsPleuronectidae Right Handed Flatfishes, Righteye FloundersPlotosidae Eel-Tailed CatfishesPolynemidae Tassel-fishes, Threadfin Salmons, ThreadfinsPomacentridae DamselfishesPomatomidae Bluefish, TailorPristigasteridae Ilishas, Pellonas, PristigasteridsPseudomugilidae Blue Eyes, Blue-eyesRetropinnidae Southern Graylings, Southern SmeltsScatophagidae Butterfishes, ScatsSciaenidae Croakers, Drums, JewfishesSerranidae Basslets, Perchlets, Rockcods, WirrahsSiganidae Mi Mi, Rabbit Fish, Rabbitfishes, SpinefootSillaginidae Sillagos, WhitingsSoleidae SolesSparidae Breams, Porgies, SeabreamsSynbranchidae One-gilled Eel, Swamp EelsSyngnathidae Pipefishes, SeahorsesSynodontidae LizardfishesTerapontidae GruntersTetraodontidae Blowfishes, Pufferfishes, Puffers, Toadfishes, TobysTetrarogidae Fortesques, Sailback Scorpionfishes, WaspfishToxotidae Archerfishes, Rifle FishZanclidae Moorish Idol

Amphibia AmphibiansHylidae Tree-FrogsMicrohylidae Micro Tree-FrogsMyobatrachidae Myobatrachid or Southern FrogsRanidae True Frogs

Aves BirdsAcanthizidae Scrubwrens, Thornbills and AlliesAccipitridae Eagles, Hawks and Kites

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Vertebrate faunaAegothelidae Owlet NightjarsAlaudidae LarksAlcedinidae Kingfishers and KookaburrasAnatidae Swans, Ducks and GeeseAnhingidae DarterAnseranatidae Magpie GooseApodidae Swifts and SwiftletsArdeidae Herons, Egrets and BitternsArtamidae Butcherbirds, Currawongs and WoodswallowsAtrichornithidae Scrub-birdsBurhinidae Thicknees (Stone-Curlews)Cacatuidae CockatoosCampephagidae Cuckoo-shrikes, Trillers and MinivetsCaprimulgidae NightjarsCasuariidae Cassowary and EmusCentropodidae Pheasant CoucalCharadriidae Plovers, Dotterels and LapwingsCiconiidae Black-necked StorkClimacteridae TreecreepersColumbidae Pigeons and DovesCoraciidae DollarbirdCorcoracidae Australasian Mud-nestersCorvidae Crows and JaysCuculidae CuckoosDicaeidae Flower-peckersDicruridae Fan-tails, Drongos and MonarchsDiomedeidae AlbatrossesEstrildidae Grass FinchesEupetidae Whipbirds, Quail-thrushes and Jewel-babblersFalconidae Falcons and KestrelsFregatidae FrigatebirdsGlareolidae PratincolesGruidae CranesHaematopodidae OystercatchersHirundinidae Swallows and MartinsHydrobatidae Storm-petrelsJacanidae JacanasLaridae Gulls, Terns, Skuas and JaegersMaluridae Fairy-wrens and GrasswrensMegapodiidae Mound-buildersMeliphagidae Honeyeaters and Australian ChatsMenuridae LyrebirdsMeropidae Rainbow Bee-eaterMotacillidae Pipits and WagtailsMuscicapidae Old World Flycatchers and ThrushesNectariniidae Sunbirds and SpiderhuntersNeosittidae Australian SitellaOriolidae Old World Orioles and FigbirdsOrthonychidae LogrunnersOtididae Australian BustardPachycephalidae Whistlers, Shrike-thrushes and Allies

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Vertebrate faunaParadisaeidae Birds-of-ParadisePardalotidae PardalotesPedionomidae Plains-wandererPelecanidae PelicansPetroicidae Australasian RobinsPhaethonitidae TropicbirdsPhalacrocoracidae Cormorants and ShagsPhasianidae Quail, Fowl and AlliesPittidae PittasPodargidae FrogmouthsPodicipedidae GrebesPomatostomidae Australasian BabblersProcellariidae Fulmars, Petrels, Prions and ShearwatersPsittacidae ParrotsPtilonorhynchidae BowerbirdsRallidae Crakes, Moorhens, Rails and AlliesRecurvirostridae Stilts and AvocetRostratulidae Painted SnipeScolopacidae Waders (Snipe, Godwits, Curlew, Sandpipers and Allies)Spheniscidae PenguinsStrigidae Hawk-type OwlsSturnidae Starlings and MynasSulidae Boobies and GannetsSylviidae Old World WarblersThreskiornithidae Ibis and SpoonbillsTurnicidae Button-quailTytonidae Barn-type OwlsZosteropidae White-eyes (Silvereyes)

Chondrichthyes Sharks and raysAlopiidae Thresher SharksDasyatidae StingraysLamnidae Mackeral, White Pointer, Mako and Porbeagle SharksPristidae Sawfishes

Mammalia MammalsAcrobatidae Feathertailed GlidersBurramyidae Pygmy-possumsDasyuridae Dasyurids (Quolls, Antechinus, Dunnarts and Allies)Delphinidae Dolphins, Orcas,Pilot Whales and Melon-headed WhalesEmballonuridae Sheath-tailed BatsHipposideridae Leaf-nosed BatsKogiidae Dwarf and Pygmy Sperm WhalesMacropodidae Wallabies, Kangaroos and Tree-kangaroosMegadermatidae False Vampire (Ghost) BatsMolossidae Free-tailed BatsMuridae Rats and MiceMyrmecobiidae NumbatNotoryctidae Marsupial MoleOrnithorhynchidae PlatypusOtariidae Eared Seals

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Vertebrate faunaPeramelidae Bandicoots and Spiny BandicootPetauridae Wrist-winged Gliders, Striped Possum and Leadbeaters PossuPhalangeridae Brushtail Possums, Cuscuses and Scaly-tailed PossumPhascolarctidaePhocidae True SealsPhocoenidae PorpoisesPhyseteridae Sperm WhalesPotoroidae Pottoroos, Bettongs and the Musky Rat KangarooPseudocheiridae Ring-tailed Possums and Greater GliderPteropodidae Fruit-bats and AlliesRhinolophidae Horseshoe BatsTachyglossidae EchidnaTarsipedidae Honey PossumThylacinidae ThylacineThylacomyidae BilbiesVespertilionidae Vespertilionid BatsVombatidaeZiphiidae Beaked Whales

PetromyzontidaPetromyzontidae Lampreys

Reptilia ReptilesAcrochordidae File snakesAgamidae Dragon lizardsBoidae PythonsCarettochelydidae Pitted-shelled turtleChelidae Side-necked TortoisesColubridae Rear fang snakesCrocodylidae CrocodilesElapidae Front fang snakesGekkonidae GeckosPygopodidae Legless lizardsScincidae SkinksTyphlopidae Worm-snakes and Blind-SnakesVaranidae Monitors

Sarcopterygii Lobe-finned fishCeratodontidae Lungfishes

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Invertebrate faunaArachnida Spiders, mites and ticks

Actinopodidae Two-doored Trapdoor SpidersAraneidae Orb-weaving SpidersBarychelidae Brush-footed Trapdoor SpidersChthoniidaeCtenizidae Trapdoor SpidersCyrtaucheniidae Trapdoor SpidersDipluridae Funnel-web-like SpidersGarypidaeHexathelidae Funnel-web SpidersIdiopidae Trapdoor SpidersLycosidae Wolf SpidersMigidae Brushless-legged Trapdoor SpidersNemesiidae Funnel-web SpidersSparassidae Huntsmen Spiders (formerly Heteropodidae)Theraphosidae Bird-eating Trapdoor Spiders

Bivalvia BivalvesHyriidae Freshwater MusselsSphaeriidae Pea-shells

Chilopoda CentipedesScolopendridae

Diplopoda MillipedesDalodesmidaeMetopidiotrichidaePachybolidaeParadoxosomatidae

Eurotatoria Wheel AnimalsAdinetidae Rotifers with Undifferentiated CiliaAsplanchnidae Sac-like Wheel AnimalsAtrochidae Sessile Wheel AnimalsBrachionidae Sac-like Wheel AnimalCollothecidae Sessile Wheel AnimalsConochilidae Six-"armed" Wheel AnimalsDicranophoridae Tong-grabbing Wheel AnimalsEpiphanidae Shell-less Wheel AnimalsEuchlanidae Wheel AnimalsFlosculariidae Sessile-footed Wheel AnimalsGastropodidae Shelled Wheel AnimalsHabrotrochidae Rotifers with Paired TrochiHexarthridae Gelatinous-colonial Wheel AnimalsIturidae Shelled Wheel AnimalsLecanidae Shelled Wheel AnimalLepadellidae Wheel AnimalsLindiidae Wheel AnimalsMicrocodonidae Wheel AnimalsMytilinidae Wheel AnimalsNotommatidae Pseudo-segmented Wheel Animals

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Invertebrate faunaPhilodinavidae Rotifers with Simplified TrochiPhilodinidae Rotifers with Paired TrochiProalidae Worm-like Wheel AnimalsScaridiidae Wheel AnimalsSynchaetidae Sac-, Bell- or Cone-shaped Wheel AnimalsTestudinellidae Free-swimming Round-shelled Wheel AnimalsTetrasiphonidae Wheel AnimalTrichocercidae Comma-like Wheel AnimalsTrichotriidae Wheel AnimalsTrochosphaeridae Globular Wheel Animals

Gastropoda SnailsAchatinellidae Conical-shelled Land SnailsAmphibolidae Supra-littoral Globose "Land" SnailsAncylidae Freshwater LimpetsAssimineidae Freshwater, Land and Saltmarsh SnailsAthoracophoridae Triangular Mantled SlugsBithyniidae Operculate Freshwater SnailsBulimulidae Elongate High-spired Land SnailsCamaenidae Camaenid Land SnailsCaryodidae Giant Land SnailsCerastuidae Land SnailsCharopidae Flattened and Turbinate Land SnailsCorillidae Land SnailCyclophoridae Horny Circular Operculate Land SnailsCystopeltidae Australian "Half" SlugsDiplommatinidae Circular Operculate Land SnailsEllobiidae Primitive Supralittoral Pulmonate SnailsGlacidorbidae Freshwater SnailsHelicarionidae Helicarionid Land SnailsHelicinidae Top-shaped Operculate Land SnailsHelicodiscidae Stenopylis Land SnailHydrobiidae Freshwater Operculate SnailsHydrocenidae Calcareous Operculate Land SnailsHydrococcidae Paucispiral Operculate Saltmarsh SnailsIravadiidae Estuarine and Marine Operculate SnailsLymnaeidae Eutrophic Freshwater SnailsMegaspiridae Coelocion Land SnailNeritidae Calcareous Operculate Marine and Estuarine SnailsPlanorbidae Freshwater SnailsPomatiopsidae Salt-lake SnailsPunctidae Translucent Frosted Land SnailsPupillidae Pupa-shaped Shelled Land SnailsPupinidae Glossy and Porcellaneous Operculate Land SnailsRathouisiidae Carnivorous Primitive SlugsRhytididae Carnivorous Land SnailsSubulinidae Elongate Land SnailsSuccineidae Amber Land SnailsThiaridae Freshwater Horny Operculate SnailsTrochomorphidae Native SlugTruncatellidae Supralittoral Calcareous Operculate Snails

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Invertebrate faunaViviparidae Freshwater Subspiral Horny Operculate Snails

Insecta InsectsAcanthosomatidae Shield BugsAchilidaeAenictopecheidae AenictopecheidaeAeshnidae Hawker, Duskhawker and Emperor DamselfliesAleyrodidae WhitefliesAnthocoridaeAphididae AphidsAphylidaeApidae Social BeesApioceridae Flower-loving FliesAradidae Flat bugs, Bark bugsArchipetalidae Tasmanian Redspot DragonflyArtheneidaeAsilidae Robber FliesAtriplectididae CaddisfliesAustrocorduliidae Hawk, Mosquitohawk and Swiftwing DragonfliesAustropetaliidae Redspot DragonfliesBaetidae Blue-winged Olive Mayflies, Small MayfliesBelostomatidaeBerytidae Stilt bugsBlissidae Chinch BugsBombyliidae Bee FliesBuprestidae Jewel BeetlesCalocidae CaddisfliesCarabidae Ground BeetlesCeratocombidaeCercopidaeChlorocyphidae Jewel DamselfliesChorismagrionidae Pretty Relict DamselflyCicadidaeCixiidaeCoccidaeCoenagrionidae Bluetail and Thin DamselfliesColletidae Short-tongued BeesColobathristidaeConoesucidae CaddisfliesCordulephyidae Shutwing DragonfliesCorduliidae Tigerhawk and Emerald DragonfliesCoreidaeCorixidae WaterboatmenCryptorhamphidaeCydnidae Burrower BugsCymidaeDelphacidaeDiaspididae Armoured Scales, DiaspidsDinidoridaeDiphlebiidae Rockmaster DamselfliesDipsocoridae

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Invertebrate faunaDytiscidae Dytiscidine Water BeetlesEcnomidae Caseless CaddisfliesEnicocephalidaeEriococcidaeEurybrachyidaeFlatidaeFormicidae AntsGelastocoridae Toad BugsGeocoridaeGerridae Water-stridersGlossosomatidae Stone-case CaddisfliesGomphidae Dragon, Hunter and Vicetail DragonfliesGomphomacromiidae Urfly DragonfliesGyrinidae Gyrinid Water BeetlesHalictidaeHaliplidae Haliplid Water BeetlesHelicophidae CaddisfliesHelicopsychidae Snail Case CaddisfliesHemicorduliidae Emerald and Swamp Emerald DragonfliesHemiphlebiidae Ancient GreenlingHesperiidae Skippers, flats, awls & dartsHeterogastridaeHydrobiosidae CaddisfliesHydrometridae Marsh Treaders, Water MeasurersHydrophilidae Water BeetleHydropsychidae Net Spinning CaddisfliesHydroptilidae Micro CaddisfliesHygrobiidae Hygrobiid Water BeetlesHyocephalidaeIdiostolidaeIsostictidae Wiretail and Pin DamselfliesKalotermitidae TermiteKokiriidae CaddisfliesLargidaeLeptoceridae Long-horned CaddisfliesLeptophlebiidae Prong Gilled MayfliesLeptopodidae LeptopodidaeLestidae Ringtail, Reedling and Dusky Spreadwing DamselfliesLestoidedae Bluestreak DamselfliesLestoniidaeLibellulidae Perchers, Archtails and other DragonfliesLindeniidae Tiger DragonfliesLycaenidae Blues, Coppers, Hairstreaks and MetalmarksLygaeidaeMacromiidae Cruiser DragonfliesMastotermitidae Giant Northern TermiteMegachilidaeMegapodagrionidae Flatwing DamselfliesMembracidae Horned TreehoppersMesoveliidaeMiridae Miridae

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Invertebrate faunaMydidae Mydas Flies, Wasp-mimic FliesNabidaeNaucoridaeNepidae Water ScorpionsNesameletidae MayfliesNinidaeNoteridae Noterid Water BeetlesNotonectidae BackswimmersNymphalidae Browns, Nymphs, DanainesOchteridae Velvety Shore BugsOeconesidae CaddisfliesOniscigastridae MayfliesOxycarenidaeOxygastridae Orange Streamcruiser DragonflyPachygronthidaePapilionidae SwallowtailsPeloridiidae Moss BugsPentatomidae StinkbugsPetaluridae Petaltail DragonfliesPhilopotamidae Finger Net caddisflies, Silken Tube SpinnersPhilorheithridae CaddisfliesPieridae Whites and YellowsPiesmatidaePlataspidaePlectrotarsidae CaddisfliesPleidae Pygmy BackswimmersPolycentropodidae Caseless CaddisfliesProsopistomatidae MayfliesProtoneuridae Threadtail DamselfliesPseudococcidae Mealy BugsPseudocorduliidae Mistfly DragonfliesPsyllidaePyrrhocoridaeReduviidae Assassin BugsRhinotermitidae TermiteRhopalidaeRhyparochromidae Seed BugsSchizopteridaeScutelleridaeStenopsychidae CaddisfliesStenotritidaeSynlestidae Whitetip and Needle DamselfliesSynthemistidae Spottail and Tigertail DragonfliesTasimiidae TasimiidaeTelephlebiidae Darner DragonfliesTermitidae TermiteTermopsidae TermiteTessaratomidaeTettigarctidaeThaumastocoridaeTherevidae Stiletto Flies

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Invertebrate faunaTingidae LacebugsTriozidaeUrothemistidae Basker, Pennant and Baron DragonfliesVeliidae Small Water Striders, Riffle Bugs

Malacostraca Crabs, lobsters, shrimps and woodliceEusiridaeHadziidaeHyalidaeHypsimetopodidae Phreatoicidean IsopodsMelitidaeNeoniphargidaeParacalliopiidaeParamelitidaePhreatoicidae Phreatoicidean IsopodsPhreatoicopsinae Phreatoicidean IsopodsTalitridae sandfleas, sandhoppers, landhoppers

Polychaeta Bristleworms, Scale Worms, Fan Worms, Rag WorAphroditidae sea miceCirratulidae Cirratulid wormsSigalionidae scale worm

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Vascular floraCycadopsida Cycads

Cycadaceae Native CycadsZamiaceae Native Cycads

Liliopsida MonocotsAlismataceae Water PlantainsAmaryllidaceaeAnarthriaceaeAponogetonaceae Pond LiliesAraceae Settlers Flax, Cunjevoi, Native LiliesArecaceae PalmsAsphodelaceae Native LeekAsteliaceae Palm-Lilies and AlliesBlandfordiaceae Christmas BellsBoryaceae Pincushion LilliesBurmanniaceae BurmanniasCampynemataceaeCentrolepidaceae Centrolepid SedgesColchicaceae Nancies and AlliesCyperaceae SedgesDioscoreaceae Native YamsEcdeiocoleaceaeEriocaulaceae PipewortsFlagellariaceae Whip VineHaemodoraceae Bloodroots, Conostyles, Kangaroo Paws and their AlliesHemerocallidaceaeHydrocharitaceae Swamp Lily, Eel Weed, Frogbit and Water ThymeHypoxidaceae Native LiliesIridaceae Irises and AlliesJuncaceae RushesJuncaginaceae Water RibbonsLuzuriagaceae Orange and Turquoise BerriesMusaceae Native BananasOrchidaceae OrchidsPandanaceae Pandans and AlliesPetermanniaceaePhilesiaceaePhilydraceae Frogsmouths and Stream LiliesPoaceae GrassesPontederiaceae Water Hyacinths and AlliesPotamogetonaceae Sea Grasses and Horned Pondweeds, PondweedRestionaceae Restiona SedgesRipogonaceaeRuppiaceaeSmilacaceae Lawyer Vines, Supplejack, Wombat Berry and Scrambling LilySparganiaceae Floating Bur ReedStemonaceae Stemona ClimbersTaccaceae Arrowroot and AlliesThismiaceae Fairy LanternsTyphaceae Cumbungi and AlliesXanthorrhoeaceae Grass Trees, Lomandras and Allies

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Vascular floraXyridaceae Xyris HerbsZingiberaceae Native Ginger and Allies

Magnoliopsida DicotsAchariaceaeAizoaceae PigfacesAkaniaceae Turnip WoodAmaranthaceae PigweedAnacardiaceae Bollygum, Native PlumAphanopetalaceaeAsteraceae Daisies and AlliesAtherospermataceaeAustrobaileyaceae AustrobaileyasBalanopaceae PimplebarkBalanophoraceae BalanophorasBombacaceae BaobabsBoraginaceae Forget-me-notBurseraceae Canarium and GarugaCalycanthaceaeCardiopteridaceae Peripterygium VinesCaryophyllaceae Pin Cushion, WortCasuarinaceae She-oaksChenopodiaceae Saltbushes and AlliesCombretaceae Plums, Bullwaddies, Mangroves and BushwillowConnaraceae Connara ClimbersConvolvulaceae Bindweed, Morning GloryCunoniaceae Christmas Bushes and MararasDichapetalaceae DichapetalsDilleniaceae Guinea FlowersDroseraceae SundewsElaeagnaceae OleasterEpacridaceae Southern HeathsEricaceae Heathers and RhododendronsErythroxylaceae ErythroxylumEuphorbiaceae SpurgesEupomatiaceae BolwarraFabaceae PeasHaloragaceae Raspworts and MilfoilsHernandiaceae Hernandias and ValvantherasHimantandraceae GalbulimimasHydatellaceae Hydatellid HerbsLauraceae Laurels, Camphorwood and Australian WalnutsLeeaceae LeeasLentibulariaceae BladderwortsLimeaceaeLinderniaceaeLythraceae LoosestrifesMelastomataceae Native Lasiandra and AlliesMeliaceae Rosewoods and MahoganiesMenispermaceae Snake, Round-leaf and Pearl VinesMenyanthaceae Marshwort

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Vascular floraMolluginaceae Carpet Weed, HerbMonimiaceae Sassafras, BeechMyrtaceae Native MyrtlesNelumbonaceae WaterliliesNepenthaceae Nepenthes Pitcher PlantsNitrariaceaeNyctaginaceae Tarvine, Pisonia and Birdlime TreesOchnaceae BrackenridgeaOnagraceae Water Primrose and WillowherbsOpiliaceae Oplilia ClimbersOrobanchaceaePhrymaceaePhyllanthaceaePhytolaccaceae Introduced MonococcusPicrodendraceaePortulacaceae PurslaneProteaceae Banksias, Grevilleas and AlliesPutranjivaceaeRhizophoraceae MangrovesRutaceae Boronia, Correa, Citrus, Phebalium, Philotheca, Zieria and AllieSapindaceae Tamarind, Whitewood, Tuckeroo, Hop BushesScrophulariaceae FigwortsSimaroubaceae Native Plum and AlliesSolanaceae Native Gooseberries, Wild Tomatos and BoxthornsSphenocleaceaeSterculiaceae Kurrajongs and BottletreesStylidiaceae Triggerplants and AlliesThymelaeaceae PimeleasTiliaceaeTrimeniaceae TrimeniaVitaceaeWinteraceae Pepper TreesZygophyllaceae Zygophyllaceae

Pinopsida Pines and AlliesAraucariaceae Araucaria PinesCupressaceae Native CypressPodocarpaceae Podocarp Pines

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Appendix 2Acknowledgements

ANHAT acknowledges the Council of Heads of Australian Fauna Collections (CHAFC) for supply of data from the following CHAFC member institutions: • Australian Museum • CSIRO Australian National Insect Collection • Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory • Museum Victoria • Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (Launceston) • Queensland Museum • South Australian Museum • Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (Hobart) • Western Australian Museum

The taxonomic concepts used in this report reflect an ANHAT view of thedata and not necessarily that of the CHAFC parent Museums.

Thank you to the following organisations and individuals for providing species location data used in the Australian Natural Heritage Assessment Tool (ANHAT) to generate this Biodiversity Summary.

Council of Heads of Australian Faunal Collections (CHAFC)

Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria (CHAH)ANHAT acknowledges the Council of Heads of Australasian Herbaria Inc. (CHAH Inc.) and partners in Australia’s Virtual Herbarium (AVH) for the supply of data from the AVH. The AVH is a collaborative project of Australian State, Territory and Commonwealth herbaria through CHAH Inc. and includes: • Australian National Herbarium (CANB) • National Herbarium of New South Wales (NSW) Botanic Gardens Trust • Herbarium of the Northern Territory (DNA, NT) • Queensland Herbarium (BRI) • State Herbarium of South Australia (AD) • Tasmanian Herbarium (HO) • National Herbarium of Victoria (MEL) Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne • Western Australian Herbarium (PERTH).

The taxonomic concepts used in this report reflect an ANHAT view of thedata and not necessarily that of the AVH parent Herbaria.

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• Commonwealth Department of Defence • Commonwealth Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities • New South Wales - Department of Environment and Climate Change • New South Wales - Department of Primary Industry, Forests NSW • Northern Territory - Department of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts • Queensland - Environmental Protection Agency, WildNet • South Australia - Department for Environment and Heritage (Biological Survey of South Australia Database) • Tasmania - Department of Primary Industries and Water (Natural Values Atlas) • Victoria - Department of Sustainability and Environment • Western Australia - Department of Environment and Conservation

Other Government Organisations

• Birds Australia • Mr Russell Sheil - Rotifers of Australia • Mr David Crosby - Lepidoptera of Victoria

Non-government

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