Threatened Species Scientific Committee Final Determinations for 29 November 2024
The NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee assesses which species are eligible for listing as threatened species.
1. Acacia baueri subsp. aspera
Acacia baueri subsp. aspera (Maiden & Betche) has been listed as an Endangered species.
This species is currently known to occur in the Sydney region including the central Blue Mountains, Royal National Park, Woronora Special Area, Dharawal National Park and Nature Reserve, and near Wollongong.
More information on the species can be found in the Scientific Committee's Final Determination for Acacia baueri subsp. aspera.
2. Common greenshank Tringa nebularia
The common greenshank Tringa nebularia (Gunnerus, 1767) has been listed as an Endangered species.
This species is a migratory shorebird that breeds across northern Europe and Siberia. Outside of its breeding range, the species is widespread. It is found in Europe, Africa, Asia, Melanesia and Australasia.
In Australia, the common greenshank is widespread in coastal regions. In New South Wales, the species has also been observed west of the Great Dividing Range, especially between the Lachlan and Murray Rivers and the Darling River drainage basins.
More information on the species can be found in the Scientific Committee's Final Determination for the common greenshank.
3. Far eastern curlew Numenius madagascariensis
The far eastern curlew Numenius madagascariensis (Linnaeus, 1766) has been listed as a Critically Endangered species.
This species is a migratory shorebird. After breeding in the northern hemisphere (Siberia, far eastern Russia, and north-eastern China), the species moves south to Australia for the summer.
Within Australia, far eastern curlews have a mostly coastal distribution; they are rarely recorded inland.
More information on the species can be found in the Scientific Committee's Final Determination for the far eastern curlew.
4. Alaskan bar-tailed godwit Limosa lapponica baueri
The Alaskan bar-tailed godwit Limosa lapponica baueri has been listed as an Endangered species.
This species is a migratory shorebird. They breed in Alaska and migrate across the central Pacific Ocean towards China, Australia, New Zealand and some Pacific islands for the southern summer.
In Australia, the Alaskan bar-tailed godwit mainly occurs along the north and east coasts along major coastal river estuaries and sheltered bays.
More information on the species can be found in the Scientific Committee's Final Determination for the Alaskan bar-tailed godwit.
5. Sannantha whitei
Sannantha whitei Peter G.Wilson has been listed as a Critically Endangered species.
This species is currently known to occur southeast of Inverell in northern New South Wales.
More information on the species can be found in the Scientific Committee's Final Determination for Sannantha whitei.
