Alpine She-oak Skink (Cyclodomorphus praealtus)
EPBC Act Listing Status: Endangered
The Alpine She-oak Skink is a slender medium-sized lizard that can be found in the sub-alpine and alpine grasslands in Victoria and New South Wales. They require a very specific vegetation structure to maintain their habitat that would be lost due to climate change, and as this species lives on an alpine plateau they will have little room for up-slope migration in response to a warming climate.
Found in: New South Wales and Victoria.
You can find out more information on this species at:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/savingourspeciesapp/project.aspx?ProfileID=20164
http://awsassets.wwf.org.au/downloads/sp105_fs_ntsd06_alpine_skink_31aug06.pdf
http://www.zoo.org.au/healesville/animals/alpine-she-oak-skink
The Alpine She-oak Skink is a slender medium-sized lizard that can be found in the sub-alpine and alpine grasslands in Victoria and New South Wales. They require a very specific vegetation structure to maintain their habitat that would be lost due to climate change, and as this species lives on an alpine plateau they will have little room for up-slope migration in response to a warming climate.
Found in: New South Wales and Victoria.
You can find out more information on this species at:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/savingourspeciesapp/project.aspx?ProfileID=20164
http://awsassets.wwf.org.au/downloads/sp105_fs_ntsd06_alpine_skink_31aug06.pdf
http://www.zoo.org.au/healesville/animals/alpine-she-oak-skink
Broad-headed Snake (Hoplocephalus bungaroides)
EPBC Act Listing Status: Endangered
The Broad-headed Snake lives within the Sydney Basin where bushland areas provide adequate flat sandstone rocks that absorb heat for the snake to hide under. Due to urbanisation, flat sandstone being desired for landscaping and more vegetation coverage, the habitat available to this species has been largely reduced. As their distribution is in such a small area relative to the size of Australia, the population is at risk of becoming much smaller due to climactic variances caused by climate change. Climactic variance may cause the snake's habitat to diminish as other species are put under strain allowing a decrease in habitat for prey, and prey populations themselves.
Found in: New South Wales
You can find out more about this species at:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-03-26/endangered-snake-needs-burning-to-survive/1631290
http://australianmuseum.net.au/broad-headed-snake
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/content/research/areas/fre/scientific-outputs/2010/1642
https://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=1182
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/10246/0
The Broad-headed Snake lives within the Sydney Basin where bushland areas provide adequate flat sandstone rocks that absorb heat for the snake to hide under. Due to urbanisation, flat sandstone being desired for landscaping and more vegetation coverage, the habitat available to this species has been largely reduced. As their distribution is in such a small area relative to the size of Australia, the population is at risk of becoming much smaller due to climactic variances caused by climate change. Climactic variance may cause the snake's habitat to diminish as other species are put under strain allowing a decrease in habitat for prey, and prey populations themselves.
Found in: New South Wales
You can find out more about this species at:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2009-03-26/endangered-snake-needs-burning-to-survive/1631290
http://australianmuseum.net.au/broad-headed-snake
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/content/research/areas/fre/scientific-outputs/2010/1642
https://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=1182
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/10246/0
Greater Bilby (Macrotis Lagotis)
EPBC Act Listing Status: Vulnerable
The greater bilby can be found most commonly in arid regions of Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Historically, bilbies occupied a wider ranging habitat, and could be found in semi-arid and relatively fertile areas across much of mainland Australia. Increased bush fires in the habitat of the bilby leads to irregular growth patterns for vegetation, often leading to the spread of invasive plant species. Consequently, bilbies may become more vulnerable to predation due to lack of cover, as well as the need to travel further in order to forage effectively.
Found in: New South Wales, South Australia, Northern Territory and Western Australia.
You can find out more about this species at:
http://australianmuseum.net.au/greater-bilby
https://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/wildlife/threatened-species/endangered/endangered-animals/bilby.html
http://www.australianwildlife.net.au/pdf/bilby/AWS_Project_Bilby.pdf
The greater bilby can be found most commonly in arid regions of Western Australia and the Northern Territory. Historically, bilbies occupied a wider ranging habitat, and could be found in semi-arid and relatively fertile areas across much of mainland Australia. Increased bush fires in the habitat of the bilby leads to irregular growth patterns for vegetation, often leading to the spread of invasive plant species. Consequently, bilbies may become more vulnerable to predation due to lack of cover, as well as the need to travel further in order to forage effectively.
Found in: New South Wales, South Australia, Northern Territory and Western Australia.
You can find out more about this species at:
http://australianmuseum.net.au/greater-bilby
https://www.ehp.qld.gov.au/wildlife/threatened-species/endangered/endangered-animals/bilby.html
http://www.australianwildlife.net.au/pdf/bilby/AWS_Project_Bilby.pdf
Guthega Skink (Liopholis guthega)
EPBC Act Listing Status: Endangered
The Guthega Skink is a medium-sized lizard that lives in one of the coldest and wettest regions on mainland Australia, it also lives at high altitudes. Due to the warming effects of climate change this species would need to migrate to cooler land, which is most likely unfeasible. Due to these warmer temperatures the Guthega Skink will also see an increase in predation as they will now be able to move into these areas.
Found in: New South Wales and Victoria.
You can find out more information on this species at:
http://www.zoo.org.au/healesville/animals/guthega-skink
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=83079
The Guthega Skink is a medium-sized lizard that lives in one of the coldest and wettest regions on mainland Australia, it also lives at high altitudes. Due to the warming effects of climate change this species would need to migrate to cooler land, which is most likely unfeasible. Due to these warmer temperatures the Guthega Skink will also see an increase in predation as they will now be able to move into these areas.
Found in: New South Wales and Victoria.
You can find out more information on this species at:
http://www.zoo.org.au/healesville/animals/guthega-skink
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=83079
Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
EPBC Act Listing Status: Endangered
The Leatherback Turtle is the largest of all sea turtles and has been found in the coastal waters of all Australian States. The changing sea temperatures sue to climate change are going to have a massive effect on this species as the sex of the turtle is determined by the temperature that the eggs are incubated at, this means that the male/female ratio will be affected.
Found in: New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, Northern Territory, South Australia, Western Australia.
You can find out more information on this species at:
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=1768
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedSpeciesApp/profile.aspx?id=10216
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/6494/0
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com.au/animals/reptiles/leatherback-sea-turtle/
http://www.saveourleatherbacks.org/
http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/leatherback-turtle
The Leatherback Turtle is the largest of all sea turtles and has been found in the coastal waters of all Australian States. The changing sea temperatures sue to climate change are going to have a massive effect on this species as the sex of the turtle is determined by the temperature that the eggs are incubated at, this means that the male/female ratio will be affected.
Found in: New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, Northern Territory, South Australia, Western Australia.
You can find out more information on this species at:
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=1768
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedSpeciesApp/profile.aspx?id=10216
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/6494/0
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com.au/animals/reptiles/leatherback-sea-turtle/
http://www.saveourleatherbacks.org/
http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/leatherback-turtle
Mountain Pygmy Possum (Burramys parvus)
EPBC Act Listing Status: Endangered
The Mountain Pygmy Possum is a very small possum that lives in the alpine and sub-alpine regions of Victoria and New South Wales, their total habitat covers less than 10 square kilometres. As this species hibernate they require at least one metre of snow to provide enough insulation over winter, due to the warming effects of climate change this would reduce the level of snow and therefore affect their hibernation patterns. Due to the changing habitat, food sources would also become scarcer meaning they have to spend more time foraging which increases their risk of predation from feral cats.
Found in: New South Wales and Victoria.
You can find out more information on this species at:
http://www.zoo.org.au/healesville/animals/mountain-pygmy-possum
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedSpeciesApp/profile.aspx?id=10114
http://www.konicaminolta.com/kids/endangered_animals/library/field/mountain-pygmy-possum.html
https://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/publications/factsheet-mountain-pygmy-possum-burramys-parvus-2002
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=267
The Mountain Pygmy Possum is a very small possum that lives in the alpine and sub-alpine regions of Victoria and New South Wales, their total habitat covers less than 10 square kilometres. As this species hibernate they require at least one metre of snow to provide enough insulation over winter, due to the warming effects of climate change this would reduce the level of snow and therefore affect their hibernation patterns. Due to the changing habitat, food sources would also become scarcer meaning they have to spend more time foraging which increases their risk of predation from feral cats.
Found in: New South Wales and Victoria.
You can find out more information on this species at:
http://www.zoo.org.au/healesville/animals/mountain-pygmy-possum
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedSpeciesApp/profile.aspx?id=10114
http://www.konicaminolta.com/kids/endangered_animals/library/field/mountain-pygmy-possum.html
https://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/publications/factsheet-mountain-pygmy-possum-burramys-parvus-2002
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=267
New Holland Mouse (Pseudomys novaehollandiae)
EPBC Act Listing Status: Vulnerable
The New Holland Mouse is a small native rodent that inhabits open heathland and coastal areas. As this species breeding period is affected by rainfall the reduction due to climate change may have a significant impact on these mice.
Found in: New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.
You can find out more information on this species at:
http://www.zoo.org.au/animals/new-holland-mouse
http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/indeX.aspX?base=980
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=96
The New Holland Mouse is a small native rodent that inhabits open heathland and coastal areas. As this species breeding period is affected by rainfall the reduction due to climate change may have a significant impact on these mice.
Found in: New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.
You can find out more information on this species at:
http://www.zoo.org.au/animals/new-holland-mouse
http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/indeX.aspX?base=980
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=96
Pink-tailed Legless Lizard (Aprasia parapulchella)
EPBC Act Listing Status: Vulnerable
The Pink-tailed Legless Lizard, also known as the Pink-tailed Worm Lizard, is found along the Great Dividing Range from Bendigo to Gunnedah, however it is not found continuously, rather in patches throughout the region. This species is found mostly is grassy areas or mallee and iron-box eucalypt forests under rocks that receive enough sunlight to provide the lizard with heating opportunities. Decreases in native grasses due to improved pastures for cropping and stock reduce cover for the lizard. Furthermore, increases in temperature and a reduction in soil moisture will further condense the areas in which the Pink-Tailed Legless Lizard will thrive.
Found in: New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Victoria
You can find out more on this species at:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-09/pink-tailed-worm-lizard-habitat-restoration/6457362
https://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=1665
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedspeciesapp/profile.aspx?id=10061
The Pink-tailed Legless Lizard, also known as the Pink-tailed Worm Lizard, is found along the Great Dividing Range from Bendigo to Gunnedah, however it is not found continuously, rather in patches throughout the region. This species is found mostly is grassy areas or mallee and iron-box eucalypt forests under rocks that receive enough sunlight to provide the lizard with heating opportunities. Decreases in native grasses due to improved pastures for cropping and stock reduce cover for the lizard. Furthermore, increases in temperature and a reduction in soil moisture will further condense the areas in which the Pink-Tailed Legless Lizard will thrive.
Found in: New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and Victoria
You can find out more on this species at:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-09/pink-tailed-worm-lizard-habitat-restoration/6457362
https://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=1665
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedspeciesapp/profile.aspx?id=10061
Smoky Mouse (Pseudomys fumeus)
EPBC Act Listing Status: Endangered
The Smoky Mouse or Konoom, is a native Australian rodent that is made up of small fragmented populations. It can live in a variety of different habitats as long as they remain stable and undisturbed. Due to the small amount of suitable habitat available to these mice any change to what is available would have a large impact. A temperature increase could see these areas reduce in size so that only small pockets remain.
Found in: New South Wales, Victoria and Australian Capital Territory
You can find out more information on this species at:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedSpeciesApp/profile.aspx?id=10686
https://www.environment.gov.au/resource/smoky-mouse-pseudomys-fumeus
http://www.zoo.org.au/animals/smoky-mouse
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=88
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/18550/0
The Smoky Mouse or Konoom, is a native Australian rodent that is made up of small fragmented populations. It can live in a variety of different habitats as long as they remain stable and undisturbed. Due to the small amount of suitable habitat available to these mice any change to what is available would have a large impact. A temperature increase could see these areas reduce in size so that only small pockets remain.
Found in: New South Wales, Victoria and Australian Capital Territory
You can find out more information on this species at:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedSpeciesApp/profile.aspx?id=10686
https://www.environment.gov.au/resource/smoky-mouse-pseudomys-fumeus
http://www.zoo.org.au/animals/smoky-mouse
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=88
http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/18550/0
Swift Parrot (Lathurus discolor)
EPBC Act Listing Status: Critically Endangered
The Swift Parrot is found mostly inland of the coast on the mainland when breeding season in Tasmania is over. Loss of habitat, particularly for breeding, due to deforestation and climate change as well as competition with sugar gliders for nests distinctly threaten this species. In the future, it is predicted that at least 25% of the parrot's breeding habitat will not be suitable thanks to the climate by the cessation of this century (Porfirio et al, 2016).
Found in: New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania
More information about this species can be found at:
http://www.climatewatch.org.au/species/birds/swift-parrot
http://theconversation.com/lets-stop-tasmanias-swift-parrots-going-the-way-of-the-dodo-39570
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=744
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/savingourspeciesapp/project.aspx?ProfileID=10455
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedSpeciesApp/profile.aspx?id=10455#threats
http://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/MU15094.htm
The Swift Parrot is found mostly inland of the coast on the mainland when breeding season in Tasmania is over. Loss of habitat, particularly for breeding, due to deforestation and climate change as well as competition with sugar gliders for nests distinctly threaten this species. In the future, it is predicted that at least 25% of the parrot's breeding habitat will not be suitable thanks to the climate by the cessation of this century (Porfirio et al, 2016).
Found in: New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania
More information about this species can be found at:
http://www.climatewatch.org.au/species/birds/swift-parrot
http://theconversation.com/lets-stop-tasmanias-swift-parrots-going-the-way-of-the-dodo-39570
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=744
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/savingourspeciesapp/project.aspx?ProfileID=10455
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/threatenedSpeciesApp/profile.aspx?id=10455#threats
http://www.publish.csiro.au/paper/MU15094.htm
Yellow-footed Rock Wallaby (Petrogale xanthopus xanthopus)
EPBC Act Listing Status: Endangered
The Yellow-Footed Rock Wallaby is mostly found around rocky areas and cliffs with a wide variety of vegetation available. They prefer sites that are close to a permanent water supply. When temperatures are high during summer, they are nocturnal but during cooler seasons they are less so. The main threats impacting upon these wallabies are predation and competition with feral goats. If the climate were to change vastly, the vegattion variety may be reduced and hardier pest species will be better able to acclimatise to new conditions.
Found in: New South Wales and South Australia. A sub-species, Petrogale xanthopus celeris, is found in Queensland
You can find out more about this species at:
http://www.australianwildlife.org/wildlife/yellow-footed-rock-wallaby.aspx
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=66646
http://www.yellowfoot.org/
The Yellow-Footed Rock Wallaby is mostly found around rocky areas and cliffs with a wide variety of vegetation available. They prefer sites that are close to a permanent water supply. When temperatures are high during summer, they are nocturnal but during cooler seasons they are less so. The main threats impacting upon these wallabies are predation and competition with feral goats. If the climate were to change vastly, the vegattion variety may be reduced and hardier pest species will be better able to acclimatise to new conditions.
Found in: New South Wales and South Australia. A sub-species, Petrogale xanthopus celeris, is found in Queensland
You can find out more about this species at:
http://www.australianwildlife.org/wildlife/yellow-footed-rock-wallaby.aspx
http://www.environment.gov.au/cgi-bin/sprat/public/publicspecies.pl?taxon_id=66646
http://www.yellowfoot.org/