The database is designed to provide information about species and ecological
communities listed under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity
Conservation Act 1999. It provides information on what the species looks
like, its population and distribution, habitat, movements, feeding,
reproduction and taxonomic comments. The information has been compiled by
summarising information from a range of sources and contributors. At this
stage profiles are not available for all species and ecological communities,
but will be regularly added to the database. If you have relevant
information to add to the database or believe information is incorrect or
out-of-date please contact us:
sprat@environment.gov.au
Caveat:
This database is designed to provide statutory, biological and ecological
information on species and ecological communities, migratory species, marine
species, and species and species products subject to international trade and
commercial use protected under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity
Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC
Act). It has been compiled from a range of sources including
listing advice, recovery plans, published literature and individual experts.
While reasonable efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy of the
information, no guarantee is given, nor responsibility taken, by the
Commonwealth for its accuracy, currency or completeness. The Commonwealth
does not accept any responsibility for any loss or damage that may be
occasioned directly or indirectly through the use of, or reliance on, the
information contained in this database. The information contained in this
database does not necessarily represent the views of the Commonwealth. This
database is not intended to be a complete source of information on the
matters it deals with. Individuals and organisations should consider all the
available information, including that available from other sources, in
deciding whether there is a need to make a referral or apply for a permit or
exemption under the EPBC
Act.
