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2.3.3 Wallum Froglet

The wallum froglet Crinia tinnula is listed as vulnerable in Queensland under the Nature
Conservation Act 1992. This species is relatively common in wet heathland areas on the
Sunshine Coast. The wallum froglet was recorded by Parker (1997) at a number of locations
in low-lying parts of the site. It is likely to occur in areas of suitable habitat such as wet
heath, fernland, sedgeland and wetland areas, however during certain times (wet season)
of the year it may occur in other habitats across the site. This species breeds
predominantly in winter, and the areas of less disturbed wet heath and sedgeland are likely
to provide optimal breeding habitat. Generally, suitable habitat for this species includes
conditions of pH 3.5-5.5 and low nutrient status.

2.3.4 Common Fauna

Although past fauna studies on the site have not produced extensive species lists it is
expected that the site is likely to support a relatively diverse fauna community. The
eucalypt-sheoak community dominating the higher elevations of the site support a stalled
seral community with little or no understorey, groundcover or midstorey. The lack of floral
diversity in this habitat has contributed to a relatively poor fauna community.

 

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