A total of 37 fauna species were recorded during the ecological surveys across the project area and survey area. This comprised of 25 species birds, six mammals, three reptiles and three amphibians. Some photos of native species are presented in Plate 4-6. Two anabats and two remote cameras were deployed within the project area for 16 days, specifically around Upper Mundic Gully Dam. One conservation significant species was recorded on the remote cameras, as described above. Several individuals of dingo/wild dog were recorded across several nights on one camera. Six native species were recorded on the remote cameras. A list of all fauna species encountered during ecological field surveys is provided in Appendix C.
Plate 4-6
L: Elegant snake-eyed skink (Cryptoblepharus pulcher). R: Australasian pipit (Anthus novaeseelandiae)
4.4.5.2 Introduced fauna The WildNet database search indicate no fauna pest species have been previously recorded within the desktop survey extent (Appendix A). However, four species of introduced fauna were confirmed present within the survey area during the field survey (either by observation or evidence of recent activity) or captured on remote cameras. These included: – Wild dog ( Canis familiaris ) - category 3, 4 and 6 restricted invasive animal under the Biosecurity Act – Cane toad ( Rhinella marina ) – not listed as restricted or prohibited matter – Black rat ( Rattus rattus ) – not listed as restricted or prohibited matter – Feral pigs ( Sus scrofa ) – category 3, 4 and 6 restricted invasive animal under the Biosecurity Act. Black rat was recorded on the remote cameras around Upper Mundic Gully (Plate 4-7).
Plate 4-7
L: Black rat (Rattus rattus) observed within project area
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