Australian Endangered Species Archives

Western Ground Parrot (Kyloring)

This elusive parrot is struggling for survival, as disastrous wildfires threaten its already limited habitat.

A deadly disease has spotted tree frog numbers on the decline, with populations occupying a total range of less than five square kilometres.

Known in only two populations located are over 30km apart, the Nangur spiny skink is at risk from habitat destruction and feral animals.

Considered a ‘living fossil’, the dinosaur ant may have finally met its match in climate change

Reintroduction and recovery plans are allowing the northern hairy-nosed wombat to dig its way back from near extinction

Occupying just a 2-4km stretch of two rivers in Western Australia, the spotted galaxias is already presumed extinct in other known habitats

With no sightings since 2000, short-nosed sea snake populations are in serious decline

With limited records since 1977, the spotted quail-thrush (Mt Lofty Ranges sub-species) is now presumed extinct

Known in just five areas along the Derwent River in Tasmania, this small sea star is failing to compete against introduced species

This ornate seabird breeds only on Christmas Island and is at risk of extinction