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Biodiversity Assessment - Nsw South Western Slopes

Species at risk and the Threatening Process

Table: Species at risk in each subregion: their threatening processes.
Species name Threatening processes Threatening processes notes
NSS1
Acacia phasmoides (Phantom Wattle) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Acacia phasmoides (Phantom Wattle) Grazing pressure No data 
Acacia phasmoides (Phantom Wattle) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Ammobium craspedioides (Yass Daisy) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Amphibromus fluitans (River Swamp Wallaby-grass) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Amphibromus fluitans (River Swamp Wallaby-grass) Grazing pressure No data 
Amphibromus fluitans (River Swamp Wallaby-grass) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Aphanes pentamera Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Aphanes pentamera Grazing pressure No data 
Aphanes pentamera Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Aprasia parapulchella (Pink-tailed Worm-lizard) Grazing pressure No data 
Ardeotis australis (Australian bustard) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Ardeotis australis (Australian bustard) Feral animals Predation by foxes and cats
Ardeotis australis (Australian bustard) Grazing pressure Reduces ground cover for this ground-dwelling bird
Ardeotis australis (Australian bustard) Other - describe Poisoning by rabbit baits
Bettongia lesueur (Burrowing Bettong) Grazing pressure No data 
Bettongia lesueur (Burrowing Bettong) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Botaurus poiciloptilus (Australasian Bittern) Changed hydrology - other Alteration of swamp and wetland habitat
Botaurus poiciloptilus (Australasian Bittern) Changed hydrology - salinity Salinisation and pollution of wetlands and waterbodies
Botaurus poiciloptilus (Australasian Bittern) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Clearing of riparian vegetation
Bothriochloa biloba (Lobed Blue-grass) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Bothriochloa biloba (Lobed Blue-grass) Grazing pressure No data 
Bothriochloa biloba (Lobed Blue-grass) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Brachyscome muelleroides (Mueller Daisy) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Brachyscome muelleroides (Mueller Daisy) Changed hydrology - other No data 
Brachyscome muelleroides (Mueller Daisy) Grazing pressure No data 
Burhinus grallarius (Bush Stone-curlew) Changed fire regimes No data 
Burhinus grallarius (Bush Stone-curlew) Feral animals Predation by foxes, pigs, feral and domestic cats
Burhinus grallarius (Bush Stone-curlew) Firewood collection Species requires fallen timber for camouflage and foraging
Burhinus grallarius (Bush Stone-curlew) Grazing pressure No data 
Burhinus grallarius (Bush Stone-curlew) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Of lowland grassy woodland habitat
Cacatua leadbeateri (Major Mitchell's Cockatoo) Feral animals Cat
Cacatua leadbeateri (Major Mitchell's Cockatoo) Grazing pressure Removes seeding grasses and prevents regeneration of food plants
Cacatua leadbeateri (Major Mitchell's Cockatoo) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Loss of woodlands, shrubs, native grasses and herbs, also impacts also on loss of holow bearing trees
Cacatua leadbeateri (Major Mitchell's Cockatoo) Other - describe Illegal collection has depleted some populations
Caladenia arenaria Grazing pressure No data 
Caladenia arenaria Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Caladenia concolor (Crimson Spider-orchid; Maroon Spider-orchid) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Caladenia concolor (Crimson Spider-orchid; Maroon Spider-orchid) Exotic weeds No data 
Caladenia concolor (Crimson Spider-orchid; Maroon Spider-orchid) Grazing pressure No data 
Caladenia concolor (Crimson Spider-orchid; Maroon Spider-orchid) Pollution No data 
Caladenia tessellata (Thick-lipped Spider-orchid, Daddy Long-legs) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Caladenia tessellata (Thick-lipped Spider-orchid, Daddy Long-legs) Grazing pressure No data 
Caladenia tessellata (Thick-lipped Spider-orchid, Daddy Long-legs) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Calyptorhynchus lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Calyptorhynchus lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) Changed fire regimes Innapropriate fire regimes may reduce range
Calyptorhynchus lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Calyptorhynchus lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) Other - describe Logging of nest trees
Cercartetus nanus (Eastern Pygmy Possum) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Cercartetus nanus (Eastern Pygmy Possum) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Certhionyx variegatus (Pied Honeyeater) Changed fire regimes Frequent fire may remove feed shrub species
Certhionyx variegatus (Pied Honeyeater) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Particularly open woodland
Chalinolobus picatus (Little Pied Bat) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Chalinolobus picatus (Little Pied Bat) Other - describe Loss of cave roosts
Craterocephalus fluviatilis (Murray Hardyhead) Changed hydrology - other Installation and operation of any instream structures that alter flow
Craterocephalus fluviatilis (Murray Hardyhead) Other - describe Erosion
Cullen parvum (Small Scurf-pea) Grazing pressure No data 
Dasyurus maculatus (Spotted-tailed Quoll) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Dasyurus maculatus (Spotted-tailed Quoll) Changed fire regimes No data 
Dasyurus maculatus (Spotted-tailed Quoll) Feral animals No data 
Dasyurus maculatus (Spotted-tailed Quoll) Firewood collection No data 
Dasyurus maculatus (Spotted-tailed Quoll) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Delma impar (Striped Legless Lizard) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Delma impar (Striped Legless Lizard) Changed fire regimes No data 
Delma impar (Striped Legless Lizard) Grazing pressure No data 
Dichanthium setosum Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Dichanthium setosum Grazing pressure No data 
Dichanthium setosum Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Diuris sheaffiana (Tricolour Diuris) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Diuris sheaffiana (Tricolour Diuris) Grazing pressure No data 
Diuris sheaffiana (Tricolour Diuris) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Eucalyptus alligatrix subsp. miscella Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Eucalyptus alligatrix subsp. miscella Grazing pressure No data 
Eucalyptus alligatrix subsp. miscella Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Eucalyptus cadens (Warby Range Swamp Gum) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Eucalyptus cadens (Warby Range Swamp Gum) Grazing pressure No data 
Eucalyptus cadens (Warby Range Swamp Gum) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Eucalyptus cannonii (Cannons Stringybark) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Eucalyptus cannonii (Cannons Stringybark) Grazing pressure No data 
Eucalyptus cannonii (Cannons Stringybark) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Eucalyptus cerasiformis (Cherry-fruited Mallee) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Eucalyptus cerasiformis (Cherry-fruited Mallee) Grazing pressure No data 
Eucalyptus cerasiformis (Cherry-fruited Mallee) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Falco hypoleucos (Grey Falcon) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Direct destruction of habitat and that of the prey base
Falco hypoleucos (Grey Falcon) Other - describe Illegal hunting and collection of eggs
Glycine latrobeana (Purple Clover; Clover Glycine) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Glycine latrobeana (Purple Clover; Clover Glycine) Grazing pressure No data 
Glycine latrobeana (Purple Clover; Clover Glycine) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Goodenia macbarronii (Narrow Goodenia) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Goodenia macbarronii (Narrow Goodenia) Grazing pressure No data 
Goodenia macbarronii (Narrow Goodenia) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Grantiella picta (painted honeyeater) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Grus rubicunda (Brolga) Grazing pressure No data 
Grus rubicunda (Brolga) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Haloragis exalata Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Haloragis exalata Grazing pressure No data 
Haloragis exalata Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Hamirostra melanosternon (Black-breasted Buzzard) Grazing pressure No data 
Hamirostra melanosternon (Black-breasted Buzzard) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Including along main habitat along waterways
Hamirostra melanosternon (Black-breasted Buzzard) Other - describe Illegal egg collection
Hoplocephalus bungaroides (Broad-headed Snake) Changed fire regimes No data 
Hoplocephalus bungaroides (Broad-headed Snake) Feral animals No data 
Hoplocephalus bungaroides (Broad-headed Snake) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Indigofera efoliata Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Indigofera efoliata Grazing pressure No data 
Indigofera efoliata Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Ixobrychus flavicollis (Black Bittern) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Ixobrychus flavicollis (Black Bittern) Changed hydrology - other No data 
Ixobrychus flavicollis (Black Bittern) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Ixobrychus flavicollis (Black Bittern) Feral animals No data 
Ixobrychus flavicollis (Black Bittern) Grazing pressure No data 
Lathamus discolor (Swift Parrot) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Lathamus discolor (Swift Parrot) Feral animals Predation by cats
Lathamus discolor (Swift Parrot) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Remnant woodlands are exposed to ongoing degradation
Leipoa ocellata (Malleefowl) Broad scale vegetation clearing Of malle woodland and dry scrub
Leipoa ocellata (Malleefowl) Changed fire regimes High frequency fires restricts regeneration of shrubs
Leipoa ocellata (Malleefowl) Feral animals Grazing by feral goats, and predation by foxes
Leipoa ocellata (Malleefowl) Grazing pressure No data 
Leipoa ocellata (Malleefowl) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Of malle woodland and dry scrub
Leipoa ocellata (Malleefowl) Other - describe Egg collection and some hunting
Litoria booroolongensis (Booroolong Frog) Feral animals Trout
Litoria raniformis (Southern Bell Frog) Changed hydrology - other No data 
Litoria raniformis (Southern Bell Frog) Feral animals No data 
Litoria raniformis (Southern Bell Frog) Pathogens No data 
Litoria spenceri (Spotted Tree Frog) Changed hydrology - other No data 
Litoria spenceri (Spotted Tree Frog) Exotic weeds No data 
Litoria spenceri (Spotted Tree Frog) Feral animals No data 
Litoria spenceri (Spotted Tree Frog) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Lophoictinia isura (Square-tailed Kite) Broad scale vegetation clearing Loss of habitat particularly aong watercourses in the West
Lophoictinia isura (Square-tailed Kite) Changed fire regimes That may reduce nesting resources
Lophoictinia isura (Square-tailed Kite) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Loss of habitat and feeding resources
Macquaria australasica (Macquarie Perch) Changed hydrology - other Habitat modification including altered flow regimes and instream structures preventing fish passage
Macquaria australasica (Macquarie Perch) Feral animals Competition with exotic fish species
Macquaria australasica (Macquarie Perch) Other - describe Sedimentation
Macquaria australasica (Macquarie Perch) Pollution Water pollution
Macrotis lagotis (Greater Bilby) Feral animals Predation by foxes a major reason for extinction
Macrotis lagotis (Greater Bilby) Other - describe Illegal hunting was responsible for last individuals extinction in NSW
Maireana cheelii (Chariot Wheels) Exotic weeds No data 
Maireana cheelii (Chariot Wheels) Grazing pressure Including on travelling stock routes
Maireana cheelii (Chariot Wheels) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Modification of Bladder saltbush and bluebush habitats
Miniopterus schreibersii (Common Bent-wing Bat) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Miniopterus schreibersii (Common Bent-wing Bat) Feral animals No data 
Myriophyllum porcatum (Ridged Water-milfoil) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Myriophyllum porcatum (Ridged Water-milfoil) Grazing pressure No data 
Myriophyllum porcatum (Ridged Water-milfoil) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Neophema pulchella (Turquoise Parrot) Broad scale vegetation clearing Clearing of grassy woodland
Neophema pulchella (Turquoise Parrot) Feral animals Predation by foxes and feral cats
Neophema pulchella (Turquoise Parrot) Grazing pressure No data 
Neophema pulchella (Turquoise Parrot) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Species has traditional nesting sites, so any disturbace to these are a threat
Neophema pulchella (Turquoise Parrot) Other - describe Illegal trapping
Ninox connivens (Barking Owl) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Ninox connivens (Barking Owl) Firewood collection Removal of holow bearing trees
Ninox connivens (Barking Owl) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Ninox connivens (Barking Owl) Other - describe

Collision with cars

Some accidental poisoning and secondary poisoning through food chain

Ninox strenua (Powerful Owl) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Ninox strenua (Powerful Owl) Changed fire regimes No data 
Nyctophilus timoriensis (Greater Long-eared Bat) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Nyctophilus timoriensis (Greater Long-eared Bat) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Nyctophilus timoriensis (Greater Long-eared Bat) Other - describe Loss of hollow bearing trees
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) Changed hydrology - other Destruction or degradation of breeding habitat through drainage and flood mitigation works
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Clearing and grazing of Cumbungi and Lignum
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) Other - describe Illegal hunting
Pachycephala inornata (Gilbert's Whistler) Changed fire regimes High frequency fires restricts regeneration of shrubs
Pachycephala inornata (Gilbert's Whistler) Grazing pressure Displaces litter layer, important for this foraging bird
Pachycephala inornata (Gilbert's Whistler) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Preffered habitat of mallee shrubland
Pandion haliaetus (Osprey) Changed hydrology - other No data 
Pandion haliaetus (Osprey) Grazing pressure No data 
Paralucia spinifera (Bathurst Copper Butterfly) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Paralucia spinifera (Bathurst Copper Butterfly) Changed fire regimes Even low intesity fires destroy the host plant (although it suckers well)
Paralucia spinifera (Bathurst Copper Butterfly) Exotic weeds Compete with the Blackthorn host plant
Paralucia spinifera (Bathurst Copper Butterfly) Grazing pressure Impacts of grazing are both detrimental and benificial
Pedionomus torquatus (Plains-wanderer) Feral animals Predation by foxes
Pedionomus torquatus (Plains-wanderer) Grazing pressure While light grazing helps to maintain grassland habitat, overgazing will eliminate species from an area, until conditions improve
Pedionomus torquatus (Plains-wanderer) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Persoonia marginata Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Persoonia marginata Grazing pressure No data 
Persoonia marginata Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Petaurus norfolcensis (Squirrel Glider) Changed fire regimes Innapropriate fire regimes mayreduce fire resources and fragment habitat
Petaurus norfolcensis (Squirrel Glider) Feral animals Predation by foxes and feral cats
Petaurus norfolcensis (Squirrel Glider) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Petaurus norfolcensis (Squirrel Glider) Other - describe Logging of older growth trees reduces hollow bearing trees
Petrogale penicillata (Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby) Feral animals Predation by foxes, feral cats and wild dogs
Petrogale penicillata (Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby) Grazing pressure Grazing competition with introduced herbivores
Petrogale penicillata (Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Petrogale penicillata (Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby) Other - describe Historically hunting has been a major factor in the species decline
Phascolarctos cinereus (Koala) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Phascolarctos cinereus (Koala) Changed fire regimes No data 
Phascolarctos cinereus (Koala) Exotic weeds No data 
Phascolarctos cinereus (Koala) Feral animals Predataion by foxes feral dogs and cats
Phascolarctos cinereus (Koala) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Philotheca ericifolia Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Philotheca ericifolia Grazing pressure No data 
Philotheca ericifolia Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Pimelea spinescens subsp. spinescens Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Pimelea spinescens subsp. spinescens Grazing pressure No data 
Pimelea spinescens subsp. spinescens Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Polytelis swainsonii (Superb Parrot) Broad scale vegetation clearing Foraging and nest sites scarce and separated
Polytelis swainsonii (Superb Parrot) Grazing pressure Limits regeneration of nest trees
Polytelis swainsonii (Superb Parrot) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Foraging and nest sites scarce and separated
Polytelis swainsonii (Superb Parrot) Other - describe

Illegal trapping

Roadside deaths from foraging spilt grain

Prasophyllum petilum Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Prasophyllum petilum Grazing pressure No data 
Prasophyllum petilum Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Prasophyllum suaveolens (Fragrant Leek-orchid) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Prasophyllum suaveolens (Fragrant Leek-orchid) Grazing pressure No data 
Prasophyllum suaveolens (Fragrant Leek-orchid) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Prasophyllum validum (Sturdy Leek-orchid) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Prasophyllum validum (Sturdy Leek-orchid) Grazing pressure No data 
Prasophyllum validum (Sturdy Leek-orchid) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Pterostylis cobarensis (Cobar Greenhood Orchid) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Pterostylis cobarensis (Cobar Greenhood Orchid) Grazing pressure No data 
Pterostylis cobarensis (Cobar Greenhood Orchid) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Rostratula benghalensis (Painted Snipe) Changed hydrology - other Alteration of flooding regimes
Rostratula benghalensis (Painted Snipe) Changed hydrology - salinity Salinisation and pollution of wetlands and waterbodies
Rostratula benghalensis (Painted Snipe) Feral animals No data 
Rostratula benghalensis (Painted Snipe) Grazing pressure Grazing and trampling by cattle reduce vegetation use for foraging, nesting and shelter
Rostratula benghalensis (Painted Snipe) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Particulary of riparian vegetation
Rulingia procumbens Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Rulingia procumbens Grazing pressure No data 
Rulingia procumbens Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Saccolaimus flaviventris (Yellow-bellied Sheathtail Bat) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Saccolaimus flaviventris (Yellow-bellied Sheathtail Bat) Grazing pressure No data 
Saccolaimus flaviventris (Yellow-bellied Sheathtail Bat) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Saccolaimus flaviventris (Yellow-bellied Sheathtail Bat) Other - describe Loss of tree hollows required for roosting
Sclerolaena napiformis (Turnip Copperbur) Grazing pressure No data 
Senecio garlandii Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Senecio garlandii Grazing pressure No data 
Senecio garlandii Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) Changed fire regimes No data 
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) Changed hydrology - other Regulation of river flows and water harvesting schemes reduce flooding required for breeding
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) Grazing pressure Grazing by stock can reuce a swamp's suitability for ducks
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) Other - describe Illegal hunting
Stipa metatoris Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Stipa metatoris Grazing pressure No data 
Stipa metatoris Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Stipa wakoolica Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Stipa wakoolica Grazing pressure No data 
Stipa wakoolica Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Suta flagellum (Little Whip Snake) Feral animals No data 
Suta flagellum (Little Whip Snake) Firewood collection No data 
Swainsona murrayana (Slender Darling-pea) Feral animals

Rabbit population numbers are a potential problem

Weed competition

Swainsona murrayana (Slender Darling-pea) Grazing pressure Grazing and trampling by stock cause adult plant mortallity and reduce soil seed bank stocks
Swainsona murrayana (Slender Darling-pea) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Swainsona plagiotropis (Red Darling-pea, Red Swainson-pea) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Swainsona plagiotropis (Red Darling-pea, Red Swainson-pea) Grazing pressure No data 
Swainsona plagiotropis (Red Darling-pea, Red Swainson-pea) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Swainsona recta (Small Purple-pea, Mountain Swainson-pea) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Swainsona recta (Small Purple-pea, Mountain Swainson-pea) Grazing pressure No data 
Swainsona recta (Small Purple-pea, Mountain Swainson-pea) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Thesium australe (Austral Toadflax, Toadflax) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Thesium australe (Austral Toadflax, Toadflax) Grazing pressure No data 
Thesium australe (Austral Toadflax, Toadflax) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Tylophora linearis Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Tylophora linearis Grazing pressure No data 
Tylophora linearis Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Xanthomyza phrygia (Regent Honeyeater) Grazing pressure Prevents habitat regeneration
Xanthomyza phrygia (Regent Honeyeater) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Particularly in box-ironbark wodlands
Xanthomyza phrygia (Regent Honeyeater) Other - describe Tree decline, particularly large eucalypts
Zieria ingramii Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Zieria ingramii Grazing pressure No data 
Zieria ingramii Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Zieria obcordata Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Zieria obcordata Grazing pressure No data 
Zieria obcordata Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
NSS2
Acacia curranii (Curly-bark Wattle) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Acacia curranii (Curly-bark Wattle) Grazing pressure No data 
Acacia curranii (Curly-bark Wattle) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Ammobium craspedioides (Yass Daisy) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Amphibromus fluitans (River Swamp Wallaby-grass) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Amphibromus fluitans (River Swamp Wallaby-grass) Grazing pressure No data 
Amphibromus fluitans (River Swamp Wallaby-grass) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Anseranas semipalmata (Magpie Goose) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Anseranas semipalmata (Magpie Goose) Changed hydrology - other Alteration of swamp and wetland habitat
Anseranas semipalmata (Magpie Goose) Grazing pressure No data 
Anseranas semipalmata (Magpie Goose) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Aprasia parapulchella (Pink-tailed Worm-lizard) Grazing pressure No data 
Ardeotis australis (Australian bustard) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Ardeotis australis (Australian bustard) Feral animals Predation by foxes and cats
Ardeotis australis (Australian bustard) Grazing pressure Reduces ground cover for this ground-dwelling bird
Ardeotis australis (Australian bustard) Other - describe Poisoning by rabbit baits
Austrostipa wakoolica Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Austrostipa wakoolica Grazing pressure No data 
Austrostipa wakoolica Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Botaurus poiciloptilus (Australasian Bittern) Changed hydrology - other Alteration of swamp and wetland habitat
Botaurus poiciloptilus (Australasian Bittern) Changed hydrology - salinity Salinisation and pollution of wetlands and waterbodies
Botaurus poiciloptilus (Australasian Bittern) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Clearing of riparian vegetation
Bothriochloa biloba (Lobed Blue-grass) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Bothriochloa biloba (Lobed Blue-grass) Grazing pressure No data 
Bothriochloa biloba (Lobed Blue-grass) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Brachyscome muelleroides (Mueller Daisy) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Brachyscome muelleroides (Mueller Daisy) Changed hydrology - other No data 
Brachyscome muelleroides (Mueller Daisy) Grazing pressure No data 
Brachyscome papillosa (Mossgiel Daisy) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Brachyscome papillosa (Mossgiel Daisy) Grazing pressure No data 
Brachyscome papillosa (Mossgiel Daisy) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Burhinus grallarius (Bush Stone-curlew) Changed fire regimes No data 
Burhinus grallarius (Bush Stone-curlew) Feral animals Predation by foxes, pigs, feral and domestic cats
Burhinus grallarius (Bush Stone-curlew) Firewood collection Species requires fallen timber for camouflage and foraging
Burhinus grallarius (Bush Stone-curlew) Grazing pressure No data 
Burhinus grallarius (Bush Stone-curlew) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Of lowland grassy woodland habitat
Cacatua leadbeateri (Major Mitchell's Cockatoo) Feral animals Cat
Cacatua leadbeateri (Major Mitchell's Cockatoo) Grazing pressure Removes seeding grasses and prevents regeneration of food plants
Cacatua leadbeateri (Major Mitchell's Cockatoo) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Loss of woodlands, shrubs, native grasses and herbs, also impacts also on loss of holow bearing trees
Cacatua leadbeateri (Major Mitchell's Cockatoo) Other - describe Illegal collection has depleted some populations
Caladenia arenaria Grazing pressure No data 
Caladenia arenaria Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Caladenia xanthochila (Yellow-lip Spider-orchid) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Caladenia xanthochila (Yellow-lip Spider-orchid) Grazing pressure No data 
Caladenia xanthochila (Yellow-lip Spider-orchid) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Callitriche cyclocarpa (Western Water-starwort) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Callitriche cyclocarpa (Western Water-starwort) Grazing pressure No data 
Callitriche cyclocarpa (Western Water-starwort) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Calyptorhynchus lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Calyptorhynchus lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) Changed fire regimes Innapropriate fire regimes may reduce range
Calyptorhynchus lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Calyptorhynchus lathami (Glossy Black-Cockatoo) Other - describe Logging of nest trees
Cinclosoma castanotus (Chestnut Quail-thrush) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Cinclosoma castanotus (Chestnut Quail-thrush) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Clearing of mallee habitat
Cullen parvum (Small Scurf-pea) Grazing pressure No data 
Dasyurus maculatus (Spotted-tailed Quoll) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Dasyurus maculatus (Spotted-tailed Quoll) Changed fire regimes No data 
Dasyurus maculatus (Spotted-tailed Quoll) Firewood collection No data 
Dasyurus maculatus (Spotted-tailed Quoll) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Diuris sheaffiana (Tricolour Diuris) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Diuris sheaffiana (Tricolour Diuris) Grazing pressure No data 
Diuris sheaffiana (Tricolour Diuris) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Diuris tricolor (Spotted-throat Cowslip) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Diuris tricolor (Spotted-throat Cowslip) Grazing pressure No data 
Diuris tricolor (Spotted-throat Cowslip) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Drymodes brunneopygia (Southern Scrub-robin) Grazing pressure No data 
Drymodes brunneopygia (Southern Scrub-robin) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Eleocharis obicis Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Eleocharis obicis Grazing pressure No data 
Eleocharis obicis Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Eucalyptus cerasiformis (Cherry-fruited Mallee) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Eucalyptus cerasiformis (Cherry-fruited Mallee) Grazing pressure No data 
Eucalyptus cerasiformis (Cherry-fruited Mallee) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Falco hypoleucos (Grey Falcon) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Direct destruction of habitat and that of the prey base
Falco hypoleucos (Grey Falcon) Other - describe Illegal hunting and collection of eggs
Glossopsitta porphyrocephala (Purple-crowned Lorikeet) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Glossopsitta porphyrocephala (Purple-crowned Lorikeet) Grazing pressure No data 
Glossopsitta porphyrocephala (Purple-crowned Lorikeet) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Goodenia macbarronii (Narrow Goodenia) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Goodenia macbarronii (Narrow Goodenia) Grazing pressure No data 
Goodenia macbarronii (Narrow Goodenia) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Grantiella picta (painted honeyeater) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Grus rubicunda (Brolga) Grazing pressure No data 
Grus rubicunda (Brolga) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Hamirostra melanosternon (Black-breasted Buzzard) Grazing pressure No data 
Hamirostra melanosternon (Black-breasted Buzzard) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Including along main habitat along waterways
Hamirostra melanosternon (Black-breasted Buzzard) Other - describe Illegal egg collection
Hylacola cauta (Shy Heathwren) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Hylacola cauta (Shy Heathwren) Grazing pressure No data 
Hylacola cauta (Shy Heathwren) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Ixobrychus flavicollis (Black Bittern) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Ixobrychus flavicollis (Black Bittern) Changed hydrology - other No data 
Ixobrychus flavicollis (Black Bittern) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Ixobrychus flavicollis (Black Bittern) Feral animals No data 
Ixobrychus flavicollis (Black Bittern) Grazing pressure No data 
Kippistia suaedifolia (Fleshy Minuria) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Kippistia suaedifolia (Fleshy Minuria) Grazing pressure No data 
Kippistia suaedifolia (Fleshy Minuria) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Lathamus discolor (Swift Parrot) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Lathamus discolor (Swift Parrot) Feral animals Predation by cats
Lathamus discolor (Swift Parrot) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Remnant woodlands are exposed to ongoing degradation
Leipoa ocellata (Malleefowl) Broad scale vegetation clearing Of malle woodland and dry scrub
Leipoa ocellata (Malleefowl) Changed fire regimes High frequency fires restricts regeneration of shrubs
Leipoa ocellata (Malleefowl) Feral animals Grazing by feral goats, and predation by foxes
Leipoa ocellata (Malleefowl) Grazing pressure No data 
Leipoa ocellata (Malleefowl) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Of malle woodland and dry scrub
Leipoa ocellata (Malleefowl) Other - describe Egg collection and some hunting
Lepidium aschersonii (Spiny Peppercress) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Lepidium aschersonii (Spiny Peppercress) Grazing pressure No data 
Lepidium aschersonii (Spiny Peppercress) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Lepidium monoplocoides (Winged Peppercress) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Lepidium monoplocoides (Winged Peppercress) Grazing pressure No data 
Lepidium monoplocoides (Winged Peppercress) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Limosa limosa (Black-tailed Godwit) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Limosa limosa (Black-tailed Godwit) Changed hydrology - other No data 
Litoria raniformis (Southern Bell Frog) Changed hydrology - other No data 
Litoria raniformis (Southern Bell Frog) Feral animals No data 
Litoria raniformis (Southern Bell Frog) Pathogens No data 
Lophoictinia isura (Square-tailed Kite) Broad scale vegetation clearing Loss of habitat particularly aong watercourses in the West
Lophoictinia isura (Square-tailed Kite) Changed fire regimes That may reduce nesting resources
Lophoictinia isura (Square-tailed Kite) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Loss of habitat and feeding resources
Macquaria australasica (Macquarie Perch) Changed hydrology - other Habitat modification including altered flow regimes and instream structures preventing fish passage
Macquaria australasica (Macquarie Perch) Feral animals Competition with exotic fish species
Macquaria australasica (Macquarie Perch) Other - describe Sedimentation
Macquaria australasica (Macquarie Perch) Pollution Water pollution
Macrotis lagotis (Greater Bilby) Feral animals Predation by foxes a major reason for extinction
Macrotis lagotis (Greater Bilby) Other - describe Illegal hunting was responsible for last individuals extinction in NSW
Neophema pulchella (Turquoise Parrot) Broad scale vegetation clearing Clearing of grassy woodland
Neophema pulchella (Turquoise Parrot) Feral animals Predation by foxes and feral cats
Neophema pulchella (Turquoise Parrot) Grazing pressure No data 
Neophema pulchella (Turquoise Parrot) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Species has traditional nesting sites, so any disturbace to these are a threat
Neophema pulchella (Turquoise Parrot) Other - describe Illegal trapping
Ninox connivens (Barking Owl) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Ninox connivens (Barking Owl) Firewood collection Removal of holow bearing trees
Ninox connivens (Barking Owl) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Ninox connivens (Barking Owl) Other - describe

Collision with cars

Some accidental poisoning and secondary poisoning through food chain

Nyctophilus timoriensis (Greater Long-eared Bat) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Nyctophilus timoriensis (Greater Long-eared Bat) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Nyctophilus timoriensis (Greater Long-eared Bat) Other - describe Loss of hollow bearing trees
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) Changed hydrology - other Destruction or degradation of breeding habitat through drainage and flood mitigation works
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Clearing and grazing of Cumbungi and Lignum
Oxyura australis (Blue-billed Duck) Other - describe Illegal hunting
Pachycephala inornata (Gilbert's Whistler) Changed fire regimes High frequency fires restricts regeneration of shrubs
Pachycephala inornata (Gilbert's Whistler) Grazing pressure Displaces litter layer, important for this foraging bird
Pachycephala inornata (Gilbert's Whistler) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Preffered habitat of mallee shrubland
Pandion haliaetus (Osprey) Changed hydrology - other No data 
Pandion haliaetus (Osprey) Grazing pressure No data 
Pedionomus torquatus (Plains-wanderer) Feral animals Predation by foxes
Pedionomus torquatus (Plains-wanderer) Grazing pressure While light grazing helps to maintain grassland habitat, overgazing will eliminate species from an area, until conditions improve
Pedionomus torquatus (Plains-wanderer) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Petaurus norfolcensis (Squirrel Glider) Changed fire regimes Innapropriate fire regimes mayreduce fire resources and fragment habitat
Petaurus norfolcensis (Squirrel Glider) Feral animals Predation by foxes and feral cats
Petaurus norfolcensis (Squirrel Glider) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Petaurus norfolcensis (Squirrel Glider) Other - describe Logging of older growth trees reduces hollow bearing trees
Petrogale penicillata (Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby) Feral animals Predation by foxes, feral cats and wild dogs
Petrogale penicillata (Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby) Grazing pressure Grazing competition with introduced herbivores
Petrogale penicillata (Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Petrogale penicillata (Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby) Other - describe Historically hunting has been a major factor in the species decline
Phascogale tapoatafa (Brush-tailed Phascogale) Changed fire regimes Predation by foxes and cats
Phascogale tapoatafa (Brush-tailed Phascogale) Feral animals Competition for nesting sites with the introduced honey bee
Phascogale tapoatafa (Brush-tailed Phascogale) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Particulary dry schlerophyll open forest
Phascogale tapoatafa (Brush-tailed Phascogale) Other - describe Removal of hollow bearing trees
Phascolarctos cinereus (Koala) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Phascolarctos cinereus (Koala) Changed fire regimes No data 
Phascolarctos cinereus (Koala) Exotic weeds No data 
Phascolarctos cinereus (Koala) Feral animals Predataion by foxes feral dogs and cats
Phascolarctos cinereus (Koala) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Polytelis swainsonii (Superb Parrot) Broad scale vegetation clearing Foraging and nest sites scarce and separated
Polytelis swainsonii (Superb Parrot) Grazing pressure Limits regeneration of nest trees
Polytelis swainsonii (Superb Parrot) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Foraging and nest sites scarce and separated
Polytelis swainsonii (Superb Parrot) Other - describe

Illegal trapping

Roadside deaths from foraging spilt grain

Pteropus poliocephalus (Grey-headed Flying-fox) Broad scale vegetation clearing No data 
Rostratula benghalensis (Painted Snipe) Changed hydrology - other Alteration of flooding regimes
Rostratula benghalensis (Painted Snipe) Changed hydrology - salinity Salinisation and pollution of wetlands and waterbodies
Rostratula benghalensis (Painted Snipe) Feral animals No data 
Rostratula benghalensis (Painted Snipe) Grazing pressure Grazing and trampling by cattle reduce vegetation use for foraging, nesting and shelter
Rostratula benghalensis (Painted Snipe) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Particulary of riparian vegetation
Senecio garlandii Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Senecio garlandii Grazing pressure No data 
Senecio garlandii Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) Changed fire regimes No data 
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) Changed hydrology - other Regulation of river flows and water harvesting schemes reduce flooding required for breeding
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) Grazing pressure Grazing by stock can reuce a swamp's suitability for ducks
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Stictonetta naevosa (Freckled Duck) Other - describe Illegal hunting
Stipa metatoris Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Stipa metatoris Grazing pressure No data 
Stipa metatoris Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Stipa wakoolica Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Stipa wakoolica Grazing pressure No data 
Stipa wakoolica Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Swainsona murrayana (Slender Darling-pea) Feral animals

Rabbit population numbers are a potential problem

Weed competition

Swainsona murrayana (Slender Darling-pea) Grazing pressure Grazing and trampling by stock cause adult plant mortallity and reduce soil seed bank stocks
Swainsona murrayana (Slender Darling-pea) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Swainsona recta (Small Purple-pea, Mountain Swainson-pea) Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Swainsona recta (Small Purple-pea, Mountain Swainson-pea) Grazing pressure No data 
Swainsona recta (Small Purple-pea, Mountain Swainson-pea) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Tylophora linearis Changed hydrology - salinity No data 
Tylophora linearis Grazing pressure No data 
Tylophora linearis Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants No data 
Xanthomyza phrygia (Regent Honeyeater) Grazing pressure Prevents habitat regeneration
Xanthomyza phrygia (Regent Honeyeater) Increasing fragmentation and loss of remnants Particularly in box-ironbark wodlands
Xanthomyza phrygia (Regent Honeyeater) Other - describe Tree decline, particularly large eucalypts

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