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Rare and threatened species

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The categeories of rare and threatened species are

X Presumed extinct in Australia. Despite searching, have not been seen for at least 50 years.

x Presumed extinct in Victoria. Despite searching, have not been seen for at least 50 years.

E Endangered in Australia. At serious risk of disappearing from the wild within one or two decades.

e Endangered in Victoria. At serious risk of disappearing from the wild within one or two decades.

V Vulnerable in Australia. Not presently Endangered but at risk of disappearing from the wild in 20-50 years.

v Vulnerable in Victoria. Not presently endangered but at risk of disappearing from the wild in 20-50 years.

R Rare in Australia, but not presently Endangered. May have a large population over a small area, or a small population over a large area.

r Rare in Victoria, but not presently endangered. May have a large population over a small area, or a small population over a large area.

K,k. Insufficiently known in Australia ⁄ Victoria, but suspected to belong to one of the above categories.


L Listed under the Fauna and Flora Guarantee Act.