Invertebrates > Moths
The Golden Sun Moth (Synemon plana) is a remarkable, day-flying moth in the family Castniidae, endemic to the native temperate grasslands of southeastern Australia. Defying typical nocturnal moth behavior, this species flies exclusively during the hottest hours of...
Mammals > Rodents
The Central Rock Rat (Zyzomys pedunculatus), also known as the Antina in Western Arrernte indigenous tradition, is an elusive desert rodent found only in the rocky mountain ranges of Central Australia. Enduring extreme arid conditions, this nocturnal mammal possesses...
Fish > Galaxiids
The Swan Galaxias (Galaxias fontanus) is an endangered, slender freshwater fish found naturally only in the remote headwater creeks of eastern Tasmania. Devoid of scales and covered in a protective mucus coating, this strictly non-migratory galaxiid survives only in...
Reptiles > Turtles
The Bellinger River Snapping Turtle (Myuchelys georgesi), also known as Georges’ Helmeted Turtle, is a distinct short-necked freshwater turtle confined entirely to a single small river system in coastal northeastern New South Wales. Possessing a sleek dark...
Amphibians > Frogs
The Sunset Frog (Spicospina flammocaerulea) is one of Australia’s rarest, most visually striking, and taxonomically unique amphibians. Discovered by science as recently as 1994 near Walpole in the ancient southwest corner of Western Australia, this...
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