NATIVE ANIMALS OF MAGNETIC ISLAND

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AGILE WALLABY

Macropus agilis
(Photo: Tim Hempstead)

KOALA

Phascolarctos cinereus
(Photo: Tim Hempstead)

COASTAL SHEATHTAIL BAT

Taphozous australis

Conservation Status:
Queensland State: Vulnerable
Species and status overview
Occupying sea caves, boulder piles, rock fissures and buildings (usually within a few metres of high tide), the Coastal sheathtail-bat is thought to be threatened by habitat alteration particularly from coastal development. Roost site disturbance from human visitation is also a known threat at some sites, in some cases the loss is estimated to be up to 50%.

SHORT-BEAKED ECHIDNA

Tachyglossus aculeatus
(Photo: Australian Museum)

MORE FACTS

Visit wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au for the current list of Magnetic Island mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, ray-finned fish, cartilaginous fish and insects.

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