Mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians of the Bulloo Shire, Queensland [survey]
1987
McGreevy, D.G. (Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service, Brisbane (Australia))
The mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibia of Bulloo Shire, south-western Queensland, were surveyed from 1975 to 1977 as part of a programme to list the fauna of Queensland. Three hundred species of vertebrates were located, consisting of 30 mammals (10 of them introduced exotics), 195 birds (two introduced), 60 reptiles and 15 amphibians. With the exception of the mammals, the species recorded were representative of the known arid zone fauna of Queensland, but included significant extensions of range for a number of species. The mammals were poorly represented in the survey, with at least two species apparently lost and several others that might reasonably be expected to appear not located and possibly missing. All but one of the small native mammal species recorded were uncommon. The presence of 10 exotic mammals, most of them common or abundant in the region, is seen as a significant factor in any faunal changes. The presence of extensive areas of uncleared forest is recognised as the significant factor in species retention. The survey is presented as a basis for identifying and evaluating changes in faunal content that may occur in the region.
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