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Threatened - Frogs, Fish & Frogs Tasmania has 11 frog species including 3 An infectious disease called Chytridiomycosis, endemic species to Tasmania (occurring only caused by a pathogenic fungus, is spreading in Tasmania). within the state and impacting on Tasmania’s frog populations putting all our frogs at risk Two species of frog are listed as threatened, and adding to the threat of extinction for the both occurring within the Cradle Coast two species already listed. region. The Green and Gold Frog Litoria raniformis ,is listed as vulnerable under both Maintaining a buffer around dams, retaining State and Commonwealth Acts, while the native vegetation, including reeds and rushes, population of the Striped Marsh Frog Limnody assists in providing habitat for these species. nastesperoni, still secure on the mainland, has To reduce the potential to spread the Chytrid suffered a substantial decline in populations disease, do not move frogs or tadpoles from in Tasmania and is now listed as endangered. one area to another. FACT SHEET

Green & Gold Frog Striped Marsh Frog Image: Anthea Fergusson Image: Alexander Dudley

Fish Reptiles 16 freshwater and estuarine fish species (11 Three species of are listed, all . of the 25 freshwater species are listed) and 3 Two are found within Tasmania, and one on marine species are listed as threatened. a small offshore island. Habitat destruction is likely to be the major threat in conjunction Most of the waterways of the State have with the impact of cattle and sheep. been stocked with exotic fish which are a direct threat through predation to the often The Tussock Pseude moiapagenstecheri tiny native fishes. Introduced fish (such as is listed as vulnerable at a State level, while the trout and carp) will eat the eggs and fry of Glossy Grass Skink rawlinsoni native fish, compete for food and displace is listed as rare. the native fish from their breeding habitat. Loss or degradation of habitat is also a major factor.

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