Allan's Lerista
Lerista allanae
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 26/03/2008
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Critically Endangered
Listed since: 15/06/2017
Population trend: Decreasing
Other names: Retro Slider
Priority species? No
The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derived from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.
Description
This species was considered rare even when discovered in the 1930s, and may now be extinct. The Allan�s Lerista occurs (or occurred) within the Fitzroy (Queensland) Natural Resource Management Region.
Threats
The main identified threats to the Allan�s Lerista include a combination of habitat loss, stock overgrazing and intensive cropping.
Quollity Conservation Hub's Overall Priority Score
Average life span:
Unknown
Number of young produced each year:
Unknown
Number of breeding events each year:
Unknown
Minimum sexual maturity age:
Unknown
Who is helping
Useful links for more detailed information on this species
DCCEEW - Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
SPRAT - DCCEEW Species Profile and Threats Database