(Figure 3-8). Due to the lack of large boulders and suitable breeding sites (i.e. caves), no suitable breeding habitat was observed within the project area.
Plate 3-11
Suitable foraging habitat for the northern quoll observed within the project area
A scat (Plate 3-12) potentially belonging to the northern quoll was observed adjacent to Upper Mundic Gully dam. Quoll subject matter expert Dr Scott Burnett visually examined photos of the scat and considered it ‘highly likely’ to be a northern quoll scat based on comparison with reference photos and the lack of traits of any other possibilities (i.e. large amphibian, large skink, or other co-occurring mammal species). The scat was not collected so could not be definitively confirmed via DNA or hair analysis. Given the presence of suitable habitat, a scat considered ‘highly likely’ to be northern quoll by a subject matter expert and proximity to recent historical records, the northern quoll was considered likely to occur. It is recommended that additional camera traps targeting the scat location area are considered in future surveys to confirm presence of the species.
Plate 3-12
Scat considered highly likely to belong to the northern quoll based on examination by Dr Scott Burnett
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