Atherton Delma
Delma mitella
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Vulnerable
Listed since: 26/03/2008
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Least Concern
Listed since: 14/06/2017
Population trend: Unknown
Other names: Legless Lizard
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
The Atherton Delma is known from the eastern side of the Atherton Tablelands in north-eastern Queensland. There is very little information available on this species.
Threats
The main identified threats to the Atherton Delma are loss and disturbance to habitat and extinction of local populations through stochastic events (floods, droughts).
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