The Vertebrate Fauna of Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve: Final

RED-CROWNED TOADLET PSEUDOPHRYNE AUSTRALIS
EPBC Act: Not Listed TSC Act: Vulnerable Priority in Area: Nil as likely inaccurate
record
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Occurrence in the Survey Area
Likely inaccurate record. Red-crowned toadlet are listed in the
JKCR Plan of Management (DEC 2006a). There are no records
in the Atlas of NSW Wildlife, nor is it mentioned in Eddison
(2008). This survey did not locate any individuals and no
suitable habitat for them was observed within the reserve. The
red-crowned toadlet is closely tied to Sydney Sandstone
geologies which do not exist within JKCR and therefore the
chance of it occurring there is extremely unlikely.
Red-crowned toadlet. Photo © M. Schulz
Regional Conservation Significance
Suitable habitat is widespread across the sandstone plateaux of
the Sydney Basin, with major populations occurring in the upper Blue Mountains, around the mouth of
the Hawkesbury River and the Woronora Plateau. This species is thought to have undergone declines
in the last 20 years, particularly in northern Sydney (Thumm 1997). The closest records to JKCR are
near Katoomba, approximately 30 kilometres to the north, though this species may occur anywhere
where Hawkesbury or Narrabeen Group Sandstones are found outcropping. As no suitable habitat
exists within JKCR, this reserve does not contribute to the regional conservation of the species.
Threats in the Survey Area
No threats identified.
Management Considerations
No management required.
The Vertebrate Fauna of Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve