Kaputar Rock Skink
Egernia roomi
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Critically Endangered
Listed since: 22/04/2022
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Not Listed
Listed since:
Population trend:
Other names: None
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
Egernia roomi is endemic to NSW where it is restricted to the Nandewar Ranges, located in the Northern Tablelands region of NSW.
Threats
The availability of suitable habitat for Egernia roomi in the Nandewar Ranges is highly limited, making the species vulnerable to several threatening or potentially threatening processes, including fire, anthropogenic climate change and habitat disturbance and degradation by feral goats and humans.
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