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Vertebrate Pests Committee
List of Exotic
Vertebrate Animals in Australia
Revised July 2007
Background
All species on this list (excluding those with B or C annotations) form a definitive record of the non-indigenous vertebrate mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles held in Australia under State and Territory legislation. (It is the responsibility of the holder of an individual animal to ensure that they are also compliant with Commonwealth legislation relating to the possession and quarantine of exotic animals.) This list should be used as a reference by the Vertebrate Pests Committee and Commonwealth, State and Territory agencies in controlling the entry, movement and keeping of exotic vertebrate animals.
This list may be subject to change from time to time (with VPC approval), to incorporate changes in the taxonomic name of species. It may also be changed where additions have been made through the legal importation of new exotic species into Australia under the provisions of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and the Quarantine Act 1908.
Each species, unless otherwise stated, has so far only be subjected to a general assessment of the risk it poses. Specific and thorough risk assessments are indicated in the comments section.
This list is maintained by the Secretary, Vertebrate Pests Committee and should be updated on a regular basis. All changes to this list should be made in accordance with current VPC policy and must be accepted unanimously by all VPC member agencies.
Please contact Environment Australia for further information about importation of exotic animals into Australia. Please note however, that animals imported under Environment Australia legislation will usually also be subject to State and Territory legislative controls. i. e. the species must also appear on this VPC list.
Please Note: This VPC List includes all exotic vertebrate animals in Australia on the basis of their pest potential down to a taxonomic level of species. Individual sub-species are not listed.
References
Christidis, L. and Boles, W. E. 1994. The Taxonomy and Species of Birds of Australia and its Territories. RAOU Monograph 2.
Frost, N.C. 1985. Amphibian Species of the World: a taxonomic and geographic reference. Kansas: Allen Press Inc. & Association of Systematics Collections.
Golay, P., Smith, H.M., Broadley, D.G., Dixon, J.R., McCarthy, C., Rage, J.C., Schatti, B. & M. Toriba.
1993. Endoglyphs and other major venomous snakes of the world: a checklist. Geneva: AZEMIOPS.
Howard, R. and Moore, A. 1991. A Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World. Academic Press, London.
Kingston, R. 1998. Keeping and Breeding Finches and Seed-eaters. Indruss Productions, New Farm.
Mehrtens, J.M. 1987. Living Snakes of the World. New York: Sterling Publishing.
Sibley, C. and Monroe, B. 1990. Distribution and Taxonomy of Birds of the World. Yale University Press, New Haven.
Sokolov, V.E. 1988. Dictionary of Animal Names in Five Languages: Amphibians and Reptiles. Moscow: Russky Yazyk.
Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles: An Action Plan for their Conservation. IUCN/SSC Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group
Wilson, D.E. and Reeder, D.M. 1996. Mammal Species of the World: a taxonomic and geographic reference. 2nd ed. Washington & London: Smithsonian Institution Press.
Acknowledgment: VPC acknowledges the assistance and advice of Paul Andrew, Curator, Taronga Zoo, NSW Agriculture, ARAZPA and the Department of Agriculture in Western Australia in the preparation of this list.
Contact Details Executive Officer C/o Natural Resource Management Department of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts PO Box 30 Palmerston NT 0831 Tel: 08 8999 3448 Fax: 08 8999 4403 Email: darlene.lion@nt.gov.au Science and Natural Resources Department of the Environment and Heritage PO Box 767 Canberra ACT 2601 Tel: 02 62742600 Fax: 02 6274 1620 Tammy.Stefani@deh.gov.au
KEY TO TABLES
DEFINITION OF VPC THREAT CATEGORIES
(from Guidelines on the Entry, Movement and Keeping of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia – April 2005 http://www.feral.org.au/feral_documents/VPCGuidelinesApril05.pdf ).
To assign an exotic species to a threat category, three risk scores are calculated: the risk that (1) an escaped or released individual would harm people, (2) escaped or released individuals would establish a wild free-living population (3) the species would be a pest if a wild population did establish. These three risk scores are then used to assign the exotic species to one of four threat categories: extreme, serious, moderate or low (see table below). For further information about the risk assessment method used, please see Bomford, M. (2003) Risk Assessment for the Import and Keeping of Exotic Vertebrates in Australia. Bureau of Rural Sciences, Canberra. (in Press).
E – Extreme Threat Category
These animals should not be allowed to enter, nor be kept in any State or Territory. (Special consideration may be given to scientific institutions on a case by case basis.) Any species that has not been assessed previously should be considered to be in the Extreme Threat Category and should be treated accordingly, until a risk assessment is conducted.
S – Serious Threat Category
These animals may be introduced and/or should be kept only in collections approved by the relevant State/Territory authority as being primarily kept for (1) public display and education purposes, and/or for (2) genuine scientific research approved by the relevant State/Territory authority, and as meeting Best Practice for the purposes of keeping the species concerned.
M – Moderate Threat Category
These animals should be restricted to collections approved and registered by the relevant State/Territory authority for the keeping of Moderate Threat Species. States/Territories may continue to impose any additional restrictions on acquisition and keeping of Moderate Threat Species.
L – Low Threat Category
Animals which, relative to other species, have a low risk of becoming a problem for the environment, primary industry or public safety.
OTHER INFORMATION
A Those species currently held in statutory zoos in Australia as a result of seizures by Customs or legal importations, but which were not previously categorised by VPC before January 1st 1998. These species have been considered by VPC and have been placed in Category 2, without a full review of pest potential, as of January 1st 1998. A condition of this decision is that VPC will not permit Approved Collection Status to be given to private zoos for any of the species listed in red without a full review of pest potential being conducted by an independent VPC consultant, as part of any application for approved collection status. However these species can be transferred between Statutory Zoos subject to normal commonwealth and state requirements.
B Species held in Australia in “List of Animals (Aves, Mammalia, Reptilia, Amphibia)” compiled by the WORKING PARTY ON INTRODUCTION AND CONTROL OF NON-INDIGENOUS PEST SPECIES for the VERTEBRATE PESTS COMMITTEE 1980, but is no longer held in Australia. NB: (will remain on the VPC list and will retain the category assigned by VPC previously, but it is not recommended to be listed under state or territory legislation controlling the entry, movement and keeping of exotic animals).
C Species in Class 1a that have been imported into Australia for research purposes in accordance with VPC policy and the Wildlife Protection (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act and can only be kept by specific “Approved Scientific Institutions”. Statutory or private zoos cannot keep species.
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 4
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
ASSIGNING SPECIES TO THREAT CATEGORIES Danger posed by
individual animals (risk escaped individual
animals would harm people)
Establishment likelihood (risk that a particular
species will establish a wild population in
Australia)
Establishment consequence (Risk an established population
would cause harm)
VPC Threat category
Implication for any proposed
import into Australia1,2
Implication for keeping and movement in
Australia
Highly Dangerous, Moderately Dangerous or
Not Dangerous
Extreme Extreme Extreme
Highly Dangerous, Moderately Dangerous or
Not Dangerous
Extreme High Extreme
Highly Dangerous, Moderately Dangerous or
Not Dangerous
Extreme Moderate Extreme
Highly Dangerous, Moderately Dangerous or
Not Dangerous
Extreme Low Extreme
Highly Dangerous, Moderately Dangerous or
Not Dangerous
High Extreme Extreme
Highly Dangerous, Moderately Dangerous or
Not Dangerous
High High Extreme
Highly Dangerous, Moderately Dangerous or
Not Dangerous
Moderate Extreme Extreme
Prohibited Limited to those collections approved
for keeping particular Extreme
Threat species
Highly Dangerous, Moderately Dangerous or
Not Dangerous
High Moderate Serious
Highly Dangerous, Moderately Dangerous or
Not Dangerous
High Low Serious
Highly Dangerous, Moderately Dangerous or
Not Dangerous
Moderate High Serious
Highly Dangerous Moderate Moderate Serious
Highly Dangerous Moderate Low Serious
Highly Dangerous, Moderately Dangerous or
Not Dangerous
Low Extreme Serious
Highly Dangerous, Moderately Dangerous or
Not Dangerous
Low High Serious
Highly Dangerous Low Moderate Serious
Highly Dangerous Low Low Serious
Import restricted to those collections
approved for keeping Serious Threat species
Limited to those collections approved
for keeping particular Serious
Threat species
Moderately Dangerous or Not Dangerous
Moderate Moderate Moderate
Moderately Dangerous or Not Dangerous
Moderate Low Moderate
Moderately Dangerous, or Not Dangerous
Low Moderate Moderate
Import restricted to those collections
approved for keeping Moderate
Threat species
Limited to those collections approved
for keeping Moderate Threat
species
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 5
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Moderately Dangerous Low Low Moderate
Not Dangerous Low Low Low
Import permitted Keeping permitted
Unknown Any value Any value Extreme until proven
otherwise
Prohibited Limited to those collections approved
for keeping particular Extreme
Threat Species
Any value Unknown Any value Extreme until proven
otherwise
Prohibited Limited to those collections approved
for keeping particular Extreme
Threat Species
Any value Any value Unknown Extreme until proven
otherwise
Prohibited Limited to those collections approved
for keeping particular Extreme
Threat Species
Unassessed Unassessed Unassessed Extreme until proven
otherwise
Prohibited Limited to those collections approved
for keeping particular Extreme
Threat Species
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 6
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
ANIMALS LISTED ALPHABETICALLY BY SCIENTIFIC NAME
MAMMALIA Order/Family
Scientific Name Common Name Earlier VPC Category/Current VPC
Threat Category
Comments
(including date of review)
Carnivora/
Felidae
Acinonyx jubatus Cheetah; Hunting Leopard 2/Serious
Rodentia/ Muridae Acomys cahirinus Mouse, Cairo Spiny Not listed/Extreme
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Addax nasomaculatus Addax 2/Serious, A
Carnivora/ Ursidae Ailuropoda melanoleuca Panda, Giant Not listed/Low # 21/09/05
Carnivora/ Ursidae Ailurus fulgens Panda, Lesser; Red Cat-bear; Red Panda
2/Serious
Carnivora/ Mustelidae
Amblonyx cinereus Otter, Oriental Small-clawed
2/Serious Synonym Aonyx cinerea.
Artiodactyla/ Bovidae Ammotragus lervia Sheep, Barbary 2/Serious
Dasyuromorphia/ Dasyuridae
Antechinus melanurus Antechinus, Black-tailed Not listed/Extreme
Dasyuromorphia/ Dasyuridae
Antechinus naso Antechinus, Long-nosed Not listed/Extreme DEH have separate listings for naso and habbema). Synonym is habbema.
Artiodactyla/ Bovidae Antidorcas marsupialis Springbuck, Angolan 1a/Extreme
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Antilope cervicapra Blackbuck 3a/Serious
Primates/ Cebidae Aotus trivirgatus Douroucouli; Night Monkey; Owl Monkey
2/Serious
Carnivora/ Viverridae Arctictis binturong Binturong 2/Serious, A
Carnivora/ Viverridae Arctogalidia trivirgata Civet, Small-toothed Palm 2/Serious
Primates/ Cebidae Ateles geoffroyi Monkey, Black-handed Spider; Geoffroy's Spider Monkey; Mono colorado
3a/Serious
Artiodactyla/
Cervidae
Axis axis Deer, Chital (Axis) 3b/Extreme
Artiodactyla/
Cervidae
Axis porcinus Deer, Hog 3b/Serious
Artiodactyla/ Suidae Babyrousa babyrussa Babyrusa 2/Moderate # 30/01//07
Artiodactyla/ Bovidae Bison bison Bison, American; Buffalo 3b/Extreme # 25/01/06
Artiodactyla/ Bovidae Bos grunniens Yak 2/Serious
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Bos javanicus Banteng 3b/Extreme formerly Bibos sondaicus #30/01/07
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Bos taurus Cattle, Domestic 4/Extreme includes indicus
Artiodactyla/ Bovidae Boselaphus tragocamelus Nilgai 2/Serious
Artiodactyla/ Bovidae Bubalus bubalis Buffalo, Water 3b/Serious
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 7
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
Primates/ Callitrichidae
Callithrix pygmaea Marmoset, Pygmy 2/Serious Synomym is Cebuella
Primates/ Callitrichidae
Callithrix jacchus Marmoset, Common; White-tufted-ear Marmoset
2/Extreme Kept in some private zoos and been given approval to breed according to breeding management plans.
# 16/08/04
Rodentia/ Sciuridae Callosciurus species squirrels, giant 2/Extreme, A
Artiodactyla/ Camelidae
Camelus dromedarius Dromedary, Arabian Camel
3b/Extreme # 30/01//07
Carnivora/ Canidae Canis familiaris Dog, Domestic 4/Extreme
Carnivora/ Canidae Canis familiaris dingo Dingo 5/Extreme
Carnivora/ Canidae Canis latrans Coyote 2/Extreme
Carnivora/ Canidae Canis lupus Wolf, Common; Grey Wolf; Timber Wolf; Wolf
2/Extreme
Carnivora/ Canidae Canis mesomelas Jackal, Black-backed 2/Extreme # 16/08/04
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Capra hircus Goat, Domestic 5/Extreme # 30/01//07
Carnivora/ Felidae Caracal caracal Caracal, African; Asian Caracal; Caracal; Desert Lynx
2/Serious Synonyms Felis, Lynx
Rodentia/ Castoridae Castor canadensis Beaver, American 2/Extreme
Carnivora/ Felidae Catopuma temminckii Cat, Asiatic Golden; Golden Cat; Temminck's Cat
2/Serious Synonym Felis
Rodentia/ Caviidae Cavia porcellus Guinea-Pig, Domestic 4/Extreme
Primates/ Cebidae Cebus albifrons Capuchin, Brown Pale-fronted; White-fronted Capuchin
3a/Serious
Primates/ Cebidae Cebus apella Capuchin, Black-capped; Tufted Capuchin
3a/Serious
Perissodactyla/ Rhinocerotidae
Ceratotherium simum Rhinoceros, White 2/Serious
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Cercopithecus mitis Monkey, Blue; Diademed Monkey; Gentle Monkey; Sykes's Monkey
2/Serious, B
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Cercopithecus neglectus Monkey, De Brazza's 2/Serious
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Cercopithecus petaurista Guenon, Lesser Spot-nosed; Lesser White-nosed Guenon; Lesser White-nosed Monkey; Spot-nosed Monkey
2/Serious
Artiodactyla/
Cervidae
Cervus elaphus Deer, Red; Wapiti; Elk 3b/Extreme
Artiodactyla/ Cervidae
Cervus nippon Deer, Sika Not listed/Extreme
Artiodactyla/
Cervidae
Cervus timorensis Deer, Javan Rusa 3b/Extreme # 21/09/05
Artiodactyla/
Cervidae
Cervus unicolor Deer, Sambar 3b/Extreme
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 8
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Xenarthra/ Dasypodidae
Chaetophractus villosus Armadillo, Larger Hairy 3a/Serious, B # 16/08/04
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Chlorocebus aethiops Monkey, Green; Grivet Monkey; Savanna Monkey; Tantalus Monkey; Vervet Monkey
2/Extreme, A This species includes pygerythrus Green Monkey, tantalus Vervet, sabaeus Grivet.
Xenarthra/ Megalonychidae
Choloepus hoffmanni Two-toed Sloth, Hoffmann's
2/Serious
Carnivora/ Canidae Chrysocyon brachyurus Wolf, Maned 2/Serious
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Colobus guereza Colobus, Eastern Black-and-white; Guereza; Magistrate Colobus
2/Serious
Rodentia/ Muridae Cricetus cricetus Hamster, Common 1a/Extreme, C
Carnivora/ Hyaenidae
Crocuta crocuta Hyaena, Spotted 2/Serious, A
Carnivora/ Canidae Cuon alpinus Dog, Asiatic Wild; Dhole; Indian Wild Dog; Red Dog
2/Serious
Diprotodontia/ Petauridae
Dactylopsila megalura Trioch, Great-tailed Not listed/Extreme.
Artiodactyla/
Cervidae
Dama dama Deer, Fallow 3b/Extreme
Rodentia/ Dasyproctidae
Dasyprocta azarae Agouti, Green 2/Serious
Rodentia/ Dasyproctidae
Dasyprocta leporina Agouti, Brazilian 2/Extreme includes aguti
Xenarthra/ Dasypodidae
Dasypus novemcinctus Nine Banded Armadillo Not listed/Extreme
Dasyuromorphia/ Dasyuridae
Dasyurus albopunctatus Quoll, New Guinea 2/Serious
Diprotodontia/ Macropodidae
Dendrolagus dorianus Tree-kangaroo, Doria's; Unicolored Tree-kangaroo
2/Serious
Diprotodontia/ Macropodidae
Dendrolagus goodfellowi Tree-kangaroo, Goodfellow's; Ornate Tree-kangaroo
2/Serious
Diprotodontia/ Macropodidae
Dendrolagus matschiei Tree-kangaroo, Huon; Matschie's Tree-Kangaroo
2/Serious
Perissodactyla/ Rhinocerotidae
Diceros bicornis Rhinoceros, Black 2/Serious
Rodentia/ Caviidae Dolichotis patagonum Cavy, Patagonian 2/Serious
Diprotodontia/ Macropodidae
Dorcopsis luctuosa Dorcopsis, Grey 2/Serious, A
Carnivora/ Mustelidae
Eira barbara Tayra 2/Extreme
Proboscidea/ Elephantidae
Elephas maximus Elephant, Asian; Indian Elephant
2/Serious
Perissodactyla/ Equidae
Equus asinus Ass, African Wild; Donkey; Burro
4/Extreme
Perissodactyla/ Equidae
Equus burchelli Zebra, Burchell's 2/Extreme # 12/12/04
Perissodactyla/ Equidae
Equus caballus Horse 4/Extreme
Perissodactyla/ Equidae
Equus ferus przewalskii Horse, Przewalski’s 2/Serious
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 9
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Perissodactyla/ Equidae
Equus grevyi Zebra, Grevy's Not listed/Extreme
Perissodactyla/ Equidae
Equus onager Onager 2/Serious Formerley included in Equus hemionus
Insectivora/ Erinaceidae
Erinaceus europaeus Hedgehog, Eurasian Not listed/Extreme # 25/01/06
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Erythrocebus patas Monkey, Patas 2/Serious
Primates/ Lemuridae Eulemur fulvus Lemur, Brown 2/Serious Synomym is Lemur
Primates/ Lemuridae Eulemur macaco Lemur, Black 2/Serious
Primates/ Lemuridae Eulemur mongoz Lemur, Mongoose 2/Serious
Carnivora/
Felidae
Felis catus Cat, Domestic 4/Extreme
Carnivora/
Felidae
Felis chaus Cat, Jungle; Reed Cat; Swamp Cat
2/Serious
Carnivora/
Felidae
Felis viverrina Cat, Fishing Not listed/Extreme
Rodentia/ Sciuridae Funambulus pennantii Palm-squirrel, Northern 2/Extreme
Primates/ Galagonidae
Galago senegalensis Bushbaby, Lesser; Lesser Galago; Senegal Galago
2/Extreme
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Gazella dama Gazelle, Addra 2/Serious Nanger
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Gazella granti Gazelle, Grant's 2/Serious
Carnivora/ Viverridae Genetta maculata Genet, Panther 2/Serious, B Synonyms Genetta bini, Genetta pardina, Genetta poensis, Genetta rubiginosa.
Artiodactyla/ Giraffidae
Giraffa camelopardalis Giraffe 2/Serious
Primates/ Hominidae Gorilla gorilla Gorilla 2/Serious
Carnivora/ Ursidae Helarctos malayanus Bear, Malayan Sun; Sun Bear
3a/Serious Synonym Ursus.
Carnivora/ Herpestidae
Helogale parvula Mongoose, Dwarf 2/Extreme, A
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Hemitragus jemlahicus Tahr, Himalayan 2/Serious
Carnivora/ Felidae Herpailurus yaguarondi Jaguarundi; Eyra Cat 2/Extreme Synonym Felis
Artiodactyla/
Hippopotamidae
Hexaprotodon liberiensis Hippopotamus, Pygmy 2/Extreme Synonym Choeropsis
Artiodactyla/ Hippopotamidae
Hippopotamus amphibius Hippopotamus, Common 2/Extreme
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Hippotragus niger Antelope, Sable 2/Serious
Carnivora/ Hyaenidae
Hyaena hyaena Hyaena, Striped 2/Extreme, B
Rodentia/ Hydrochaeridae
Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris Capybara 2/Extreme
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 10
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Primates/ Hylobatidae
Hylobates agilis Gibbon, Agile; Dark-handed Gibbon
2/Serious
Primates/ Hylobatidae
Hylobates concolor Gibbon, Black; Crested Gibbon; Indochinese Gibbon
2/Serious
Primates/ Hylobatidae
Hylobates hoolock Gibbon, Hoolock 2/Serious
Primates/ Hylobatidae
Hylobates klossii Gibbon, Dwarf; Kloss's Gibbon; Mentawai Gibbon
2/Serious
Primates/ Hylobatidae
Hylobates lar Gibbon, Common; Lar Gibbon; White-handed Gibbon
2/Serious
Primates/ Hylobatidae
Hylobates leucogenys Gibbon, White-cheeked 2/Serious, A
Primates/ Hylobatidae
Hylobates moloch Gibbon, Javan; Silvery Gibbon
2/Serious
Primates/ Hylobatidae
Hylobates muelleri Gibbon, Borean; Grey Gibbon; Müller's Gibbon
2/Serious
Primates/ Hylobatidae
Hylobates syndactylus Siamang 2/Serious
Rodentia/ Hystricidae
Hystrix cristata Porcupine, African 2/Extreme # 16/08/04
Rodentia/ Hystricidae
Hystrix indica Porcupine, Indian Crested 2/Extreme
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Kobus ellipsiprymnus Waterbuck 2/Serious
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Kobus leche Lechwe, Kafue 2/Serious # 30/01//07
Artiodactyla/ Camelidae
Lama glama Llama 4/Extreme # 30/01//07
Artiodactyla/ Camelidae
Lama guanicoe Guanaco 3a/Extreme # 16/08/04
Artiodactyla/ Camelidae
Lama pacos Alpaca 4/Extreme # 30/01//07
Primates/ Lemuridae Lemur catta Lemur, Ring-tailed 2/Serious
Primates/ Callitrichidae
Leontopithecus rosalia Tamarin, Golden Lion 2/Serious
Primates/ Callitrichidae
Leontopithicus chrysopygus
Tamarin, Black Lion; Golden-rumped Lion Tamarin
2/Serious
Carnivora/ Felidae Leopardus pardalis Ocelot 2/Extreme Synonym Felis
Carnivora/ Felidae Leptailurus serval Serval 2/Serious Synonym Felis
Lagomorpha/ Leporidae
Lepus europaeus Hare, European 5/Extreme Formerley Lepus capensis
Carnivora/ Mustelidae
Lontra canadensis Otter, North American; North American River Otter; Northern River Otter
2/Serious, B Synonym Lutra
Primates/ Loridae Loris tardigradus Loris, Slender 2/Serious
Proboscidea/ Elephantidae
Loxodonta africana Elephant, African; African Savannah Elephant
2/Serious Synonym Loxodonta cyclotis
Carnivora/ Mustelidae
Lutrogale perspicillata Otter, Indian Smooth-coated; Smooth-coated Otter
2/Serious Synonym Lutra
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 11
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Carnivora/ Canidae Lycaon pictus Dog, African Hunting; African Wild Dog; Wild Dog
2/Extreme # 12/12/04
Carnivora/ Felidae Lynx lynx Lynx, Eurasian 2/Serious Synonym Felis
Carnivora/ Felidae Lynx rufus Lynx, Bay; Bobcat 2/Serious Synonym Felis
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Macaca arctoides Macaque, Bear; Stumptail Macaque; Stump-tailed Macaque
3a/Serious
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Macaca fascicularis Macaque, Crab-eating; Cynomolgus Monkey; Long-tailed Macaque
3a/Serious
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Macaca fuscata Macaque, Japanese 3a/Serious
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Macaca maura Macaque, Celebes; Moor Macaque
2/Serious, B
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Macaca mulatta Macaque, Rhesus; Rhesus Monkey
3a/Extreme
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Macaca nemestrina Macaque, Pigtail; Pig-tailed Macaque
3a/Serious
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Macaca nigra Macaque, Celebes Black; Celebes Crested Macaque; Gorontalo Macaque; Sulawesi Macaque
3a/Serious
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Macaca radiata Macaque, Bonnet 3a/Extreme
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Macaca silenus Macaque, Lion-tailed; Wanderoo
3a/Serious
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Macaca tonkeana Macaque, Tonkean Not listed/Extreme
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Mandrillus sphinx Mandrill 2/Serious
Carnivora/ Mustelidae
Meles meles Badger; Eurasian Badger 2/Serious
Carnivora/ Mustelidae
Mephitis mephitis Skunk, Striped 2/Extreme
Rodentia/ Muridae Mesocricetus auratus Hamster, Golden Not listed/Extreme
Peramelemorphia/ Peroryctidae
Microperoryctes longicauda
Bandicoot, Striped Not listed/Extreme Listed by DEH as Peroryctes
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Miopithecus talapoin Talapoin, Southern; Talapoin
2/Serious, B
Didelphimorphia/ Didelphidae
Monodelphis domestica Opossum, Grey Short-tailed; South American Short-tailed Opossum
1a/Extreme, C
Artiodactyla/
Cervidae
Muntiacus muntjak Muntjak, Indian 2/Serious, B
Dasyuromorphia/ Dasyuridae
Murexia longicaudata Mouse, Short-haired Marsupial
Not listed/Extreme
Rodentia/ Muridae Mus musculus Mouse, House 5/Extreme
Carnivora/ Mustelidae
Mustela putorius Ferret 4/Extreme Synonym Putorius
# 25/01/06
Dasyuromorphia/ Dasyuridae
Myoictis melas Dasyure, Three-striped Not listed/Extreme
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 12
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Xenarthra/ Myrmecophagidae
Myrmecophaga tridactyla Anteater, Giant 3a/Serious, B
Carnivora/ Procyonidae
Nasua nasua Coati, South American; Southern Coati
2/Extreme
Carnivora/ Felidae Neofelis nebulosa Leopard, Clouded 2/Serious, A Synonym Pardofelis.
Dasyuromorphia/ Dasyuridae
Neophascogale lorentzi Dasyure, Speckled Not listed/Extreme
Carnivora/ Canidae Nyctereutes procyonoides Dog, Racoon; Racoon-dog 2/Extreme # 16/08/04
Primates/ Loridae Nycticebus coucang Loris, Slow 2/Serious
Primates/ Loridae Nycticebus pygmaeus Loris, Lesser Slow; Pygmy Loris
2/Serious
Artiodactyla/ Cervidae
Odocoileus virginianus Deer, White-tailed 3b/Extreme
Carnivora/ Felidae Oncifelis geoffroyi Cat, Geoffroy's 2/Extreme Synonym Felis
Tubulidentata/ Orycteropodidae
Orycteropus afer Aardvark 2/Serious, B
Lagomorpha/ Leporidae
Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit, European 5/Extreme
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Oryx dammah Oryx, Scimitar 2/Serious
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Oryx gazella Gemsbok Not listed/Extreme
Carnivora/ Felidae Otocolobus manul Cat, Pallas's 2/Serious Synonym Felis
Primates/ Galagonidae
Otolemur crassicaudatus Bushbaby, Greater; Large-Eared Greater Galago; Thick-tailed Bushbaby
2/Serious Synonym is Galago
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Ovis aries Sheep, Domestic 4/Serious
Primates/ Hominidae Pan troglodytes Chimpanzee 2/Serious
Carnivora/
Felidae
Panthera leo Lion 3a/Serious
Carnivora/
Felidae
Panthera onca Jaguar 3a/Extreme
Carnivora/
Felidae
Panthera pardus Leopard 3a/Extreme # 21/09/05
Carnivora/
Felidae
Panthera tigris Tiger 3a/Extreme
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Papio hamadryas Baboon, Chacma; Guinea Baboon; Hamadryas Baboon; Olive Baboon; Yellow Baboon
2/Serious Includes anubis Olive Baboon, cynocephalus Yellow Baboon, papio Guinea Baboon, ursinus Chacma Baboon
Artiodactyla/ Tayassuidae
Pecari tajacu Pecari, Collared 2/Extreme # 31/05/04
Rodentia/ Pedetidae Pedetes capensis Hare, Spring 2/Extreme, B # 21/09/05
Diprotodontia/ Petauridae
Petaurus breviceps papuanus
Glider, Sugar 2/Serious
Dasyuromorphia/ Phascolosorex doriae Shrew, Red-bellied Not listed/Extreme
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 13
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Dasyuridae Marsupial
Dasyuromorphia/ Dasyuridae
Phascolosorex dorsalis Shrew, Narrow-striped Marsupial
Not listed/Extreme
Carnivora/ Phocidae Phoca vitulina Seal, Common; Harbour Seal
3a/Serious
Carnivora/Phocidae Phoca vitulina Pacific Harbour Seal Not listed/Extreme
Primates/ Hominidae Pongo pygmaeus Orang-hutan; Orang-utan 2/Serious
Carnivora/ Procyonidae
Potos flavus Kinkajou 2/Serious
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Presbytis femoralis Leaf-monkey, Banded Not listed/Extreme
Carnivora/ Felidae Prionailurus bengalensis Cat, Bengal Leopard; Leopard Cat
2/Serious Synonym Felis
Carnivora/ Felidae Prionailurus viverrinus Cat, Fishing 2/Serious, A Synonym Felis
Hyracoidea/ Procaviidae
Procavia capensis Hyrax, Rock 1a/Extreme
Carnivora/ Procyonidae
Procyon lotor Raccoon, Common; Northern Raccoon
2/Extreme, B # 12/12/04
Carnivora/ Felidae Puma concolor Cougar; Deer Tiger; Mountain Lion; Puma; Red Tiger
2/Extreme Synonym Felis
Rodentia/ Muridae Rattus norvegicus Rat, Brown 5/Extreme
Rodentia/ Muridae Rattus rattus Rat, Black 5/Extreme
Perissodactyla/ Rhinocerotidae
Rhinoceros unicornis Rhinoceros, Indian 2/Serious
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Rupicapra rupicapra Chamois 2/Serious
Primates/ Callitrichidae
Saguinus imperator Tamarin, Emperor 2/Serious
Primates/ Callitrichidae
Saguinus midas Tamarin, Negro; Red-handed Tamarin
2/Serious
Primates/ Callitrichidae
Saguinus oedipus Tamarin, Cotton-headed; Cotton-top Tamarin; Rufous-naped Tamarin
2/Serious
Primates/ Cebidae Saimiri boliviensis Monkey, Black-headed Squirrel
2/Serious, A
Primates/ Cebidae Saimiri sciureus Monkey, Common Squirrel 2/Serious
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Semnopithecus entellus Langur, Common; Entellus Langur; Grey Langur; Hanuman Langur; True Langur
2/Serious Synonym is Presbytes
Diprotodontia/ Phalangeridae
Strigocuscus gymnotis Cuscus, Ground 2/Serious Synonym is Phalanger
Carnivora/ Herpestidae
Suricata suricatta Meerkat 2/Serious
Artiodactyla/ Suidae Sus ‘domesticus’ Pig, Domestic 4/Extreme S. domesticus and S. scrofa listed separately on VPC list.
Artiodactyla/ Suidae Sus scrofa Boar, Wild 4/Extreme S. domesticus and S. scrofa listed separately on VPC list. # 16/07/07
Artiodactyla/ Syncerus caffer Buffalo, Congo 2/Serious
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 14
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Bovidae
Rodentia/ Sciuridae Tamias species chipmunks 2/Extreme, A Tamias includes Eutamias
Perissodactyla/ Tapiridae
Tapirus indicus Tapir, Malayan 2/Serious
Perissodactyla/ Tapiridae
Tapirus terrestris Tapir, Brazilian 2/Serious
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Taurotragus oryx Eland, Common 2/Serious
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Theropithecus gelada Baboon, Gelada 2/Serious, B
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Trachypithecus cristatus Langur, Silvered; Silvered Leaf Monkey
2/Serious Synonym is Presbytes
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Trachypithecus auratus Langur, Ebony Not listed/Extreme
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Trachypithecus francoisi Langur, François's; François's Leaf Monkey; Tonkin Leaf Monkey
2/Serious
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Trachypithecus obscurus Monkey, Dusky Leaf; Spectacled Langur; Spectacled Leaf Monkey
2/Serious
Primates/ Cercopithecidae
Trachypithecus vetulus Monkey, Purple-faced Leaf 2/Serious
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Tragelaphus angasii Nyala, Lowland 2/Serious
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Tragelaphus eurycerus Bongo 2/Serious
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Tragelaphus spekii Sitatunga 2/Serious
Artiodactyla/
Bovidae
Tragelaphus strepsiceros Kudu, Greater 2/Serious
Artiodactyla/ Tragulidae
Tragulus javanicus Chevrotain, Lesser Malay 2/Serious
Scandentia/ Tupaiidae
Tupaia belangeri Treeshrew, Northern Not listed/Extreme
Scandentia/ Tupaiidae
Tupaia glis Treeshrew, Malaysian 2/Serious
Carnivora/ Felidae Uncia uncia Leopard, Snow; Ounce 2/Serious, A Synonym Panthera
Carnivora/ Ursidae Ursus americanus Bear, American Black 3a/Serious
Carnivora/ Ursidae Ursus arctos Bear, Brown; Grizzly Bear 3a/Serious
Carnivora/ Ursidae Ursus maritimus Bear, Polar 2/Serious Synonym Thalarctos maritimus
Carnivora/ Ursidae Ursus thibetanus Bear, Asiatic Black; Himalayan Black Bear
3a/Serious Synonym Selenarctos thibetanus
Primates/ Lemuridae Varecia variegata Lemur, Ruffed 2/Serious
Carnivora/ Canidae Vulpes vulpes Fox, Red 5/Extreme
Carnivora/ Canidae Vulpes zerda Fox, Fennec 2/Serious Synonym is Fennecus
Monotremata/ Tachyglossidae
Zaglossus bruijni Echidna, Long-beaked; Long-nosed Echidna; Long-nosed Spiny Anteater; New Guinea
2/Serious, A
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 15
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Long-nosed Echidna
Carnivora/ Otariidae Zalophus californianus Sealion, Californian 3a/Serious
Carnivora/Otariidae Zalophus californianus California Sealion Not listed/Extreme
AVES Order/Family
Scientific Name Common Name VPC Category) Comments
Passeriformes, STURNIDAE
Acridotheres tristis Myna, Common; Indian Myna(h)
5/Extreme # 22/04/04
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Agapornis fischeri Lovebird, Fischer's 4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Agapornis lilianae Lovebird, Nyasa 4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Agapornis nigrigenis Lovebird, Black-cheeked 4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Agapornis personatus Lovebird, Masked; Yellow-collared Lovebird; Black-masked Lovebird
4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Agapornis roseicollis Lovebird, Peach-faced; Rosy-faced Lovebird
4/Serious # 05/04/04
Anseriformes, Anatidae
Aix galericulata Duck, Mandarin 4/Serious
Anseriformes, Anatidae
Aix sponsa Duck, Wood 4/Serious
Passeriformes, ALAUDIDAE
Alauda arvensis Skylark; Eurasian Skylark 4/Extreme
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Alectoris chukar Partridge, Chukar 4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Alisterus amboinensis Parrot, Aboina; Moluccan King Parrot
Not listed/Extreme
Anseriformes, Anatidae
Alopochen aegyptiacus Goose, Egyptian 4/Extreme # 05/04/04
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Amadina erythrocephala Sparrow, Paradise; Aberdeen Finch; Red-headed Amadina
4/Serious
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Amadina fasciata Weaver, Cut-throat; Cut-throat Finch; Ribbon Finch
4/Serious
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Amandava amandava Munia, Red; Red Strawberry Finch; Red or Indian Avadavat; Tiger Finch; Red Waxbill
4/Extreme # 05/04/04
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Amandava formosa Munia, Green; Green Strawberry Finch, Green Avadavat
4/Moderate
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 16
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Amandava subflava Waxbill, Zebra; Golden-breasted Waxbill; Orange-breasted Waxbill
4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Amazona aestiva Amazon, Blue-fronted; Blue-fronted Parrot
4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Amazona albifrons Amazon, White-fronted; White-fronted Parrot
Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Amazona amazonica Amazon, Orange-winged; Orange-winged Parrot
4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Amazona auropalliata Amazon, Yellow-naped; Yellow-naped Parrot
Not listed/Extreme Unclear taxonomy, may be A. ochrocephala auropalliata
# 01/03/04
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Amazona autumnalis Amazon, Red-lored Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Amazona finschi Amazona, Lilac-crowned; Lilac-crowned Parrot
4/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Amazona leucocephala Amazon, Cuban; Cuban Parrot
Not listed/Serious # 13/05/06
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Amazona ochrocephala Amazon, Yellow-crowned; Yellow-crowned Parrot
4/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Amazona ochrocephala auropalliata
Amazon, Yellow-naped Extreme # 01/03/04
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Amazona oratrix Amazon, Yellow-headed; Yellow-headed Parrot
Not listed/Extreme Unclear taxonomy, may be A. ochrocephala oratrix
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Amazona pretrei Parrot, Red-spectacled Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Amazona viridigenalis Amazon, Green-cheeked; Green-cheeked parrot; Red-crowned Amazon; Red-crowned Parrot
4/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Amazona xanthops Parrot, Yellow-faced Not listed/Extreme
Anseriformes, Anatidae
Anas platyrhynchos Mallard and all strains of domestic duck
4/Extreme # 22/04/04
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus
Macaw, Hyacinth 4/Extreme # 13/05/06
Anseriformes, Anatidae
Anser anser Goose, Greylag and all domestic strains of geese
4/Serious
Anseriformes, Anatidae
Anser cygnoides Goose, Swan 4/Moderate # 21/08/05
APTERYGIFORMES, Apterygidae
Apteryx australis Kiwi, Brown Not listed/Low # 28/12/05
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 17
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Ara ambigua Macaw, Buffon's; Great Green Macaw
Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Ara ararauna Macaw, Blue and Yellow; Blue and Gold Macaw
4/Moderate
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Ara auricollis Macaw, Yellow-collared Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Ara chloropterus Macaw, Green-winged; Red and Green Macaw
4/Moderate
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Ara macao Macaw, Scarlet 4/Moderate
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Ara manilata Macaw, Red-bellied Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Ara maracana Macaw, Illiger;s; Blue-winged Macaw
Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Ara militaris Macaw; Military Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Ara nobilis Macaw; Red-shouldered Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Ara rubrogenys Macaw, Red-fronted Not listed/Moderate # 21/09/05
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Ara severa Macaw, Chestnut-fronted Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Aratinga acuticaudata Conure, Blue-crowned; Blue-crowned Parakeet
Not listed//Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Aratinga aurea Conure, Peach-fronted; Golden-crowned Conure
4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Aratinga auricapilla Conure, Golden-capped; Golden-capped Parakeet
Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Aratinga guarouba Conure, Golden; Golden Parakeet
4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Aratinga jandaya Conure, Janday; Janday Parakeet
4/Moderate
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Aratinga solstitialis Conure, Sun; Sun Parakeet
4/Low # 30/01//07
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Aratinga weddellii Conure, Dusky-headed; Dusky-headed Parakeet
Not listed/Extreme
Anseriformes, Anatidae
Aythya novaeseelandiae Scaup, New Zealand 4/Moderate # 13/05/06
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Bolborhynchus lineola Parakeet, Barred Not listed/Extreme
Anseriformes, Anatidae
Branta canadensis Goose, Canada 4/Extreme # 05/04/04
Psittaciformes, Cacatua alba Cockatoo, White Moderate # 01/03/04
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 18
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
PSITTACIDAE
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Cacatua goffini Cockatoo, Tanimbar Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Cacatua moluccensis Cockatoo, Salmon-crested 4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Cactua sulphurea Cockatoo, Yellow-crested Not listed/Extreme
Anseriformes, Anatidae
Cairina moschata Duck, Muscovy 4/ Serious
Columbiformes, Columbidae
Caloenas nicobarica Pigeon, Nicobar 4/Moderate
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Carduelis atriceps Siskin, Black-capped Not listed/Extreme
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Carduelis cannabina Linnet, Eurasian Not listed/Serious
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Carduelis carduelis Goldfinch; Eurasian Goldfinch
5/Extreme # 31/05/04
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Carduelis chloris Greenfinch; European Greenfinch
5/Extreme
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Carduelis cucullata Siskin, Red; Venezuelan Siskin; Black-hooded Red Siskin
4/Serious
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Carduelis flammea Redpoll; Common Redpoll 3b/Extreme
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Carduelis magellanica Siskin, Hooded; Yellow Siskin; Black-hooded Yellow Siskin
Not listed/Moderate
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Carduelis notata Siskin, Black-headed Not listed/Serious
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Carduelis sinica Greenfinch, Oriental 4/Moderate
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Carduelis spinoides Greenfinch, Yellow-breasted; Black-headed Greenfinch
Not listed/Moderate
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Carduelis spinus Siskin, European; Spruce Siskin
4/Moderate
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Carduelis uropygialis Siskin, Yellow-rumped Not listed/Moderate
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Carpodacus mexicanus Finch, House Not listed/Extreme
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Carpodacus purpureus Finch, Purple 4/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Chalcopsitta atra Lory, Black Not listed/Extreme
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 19
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Chalcopsitta cardinalis Lory, Cardinal Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Chalcopsitta duivenbodei Lory, Brown Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Chalcopsitta sintillata Lory, Yellow-streaked Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Charmosyna papou Lorikeet, Papuan Not listed/Extreme
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Chrysolophus amherstiae Pheasant, Lady Amherst's 4/Moderate
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Chrysolophus pictus Pheasant, Golden 4/Moderate
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Colinus virginianus Bobwhite, Northern 4/Extreme # 01/03/04
Columbiformes, Columbidae
Columba livia Pigeon, Rock; Common Pigeon; Fancy Pigeon
4/Extreme
Columbiformes, Columbidae
Columbina talpacoti Dove, Ruddy Ground; Talpacoti
4/Extreme
Passeriformes, MUSCICAPIDAE
Copsychus malabaricus Shama, White-rumped 4/Serious
Passeriformes, MUSCICAPIDAE
Copsychus saularis Mapgie-Robin; Magpie-Robin, Oriental
Not listed/Extreme
Passeriformes, Corvidae
Corvus splendens Crow, House; Indian or Ceylon Crow
Extreme # 31/05/04
Passeriformes, EMBERIZIDAE
Coryphospingus cucullatus Finch, Red-crested Not listed/Extreme
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Coturnix coturnix Quail, Common 4/Extreme
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Coturnix japonica Quail, Japanese Moderate # 01/03/04
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Cyanoliseus patagonus Parakeet, Burrowing Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Cyanoramphus auriceps Parakeet, Yellow-fronted; Yellow-fronted Kakariki
4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae
Parakeet, Red-fronted; Red-fronted Kakariki
4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Cyanoramphus unicolor Parakeet, Antipodes Green
Not listed/Extreme
Anseriformes, Anatidae
Cygnus olor Swan, Mute 4/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Deroptyus accipitrinus Parrot, Hawk-headed; Red-fan Parrot,
4/Moderate
Passeriformes, Emberiza citrinella Yellowhammer 3b/Extreme
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 20
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
EMBERIZIDAE
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Eos bornea Lory, Red 4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Eos cyanogenia Lory, Black-winged Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Eos histrio Lory, Red and Blue Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Eos reticulata Lory, Blue-streaked Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Eos semilarvata Lory, Blue-eared Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Eos squamata Lory, Violet-necked Not listed/Extreme
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Erythrura cyaneovirens Parrot Finch, Red-headed 4/Serious
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Erythrura hyperythra Parrot Finch, Bamboo; Tawny-breasted Parrot Finch
Unlisted/Serious
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Erythrura pealii Parrot Finch, Fiji Not listed/Serious
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Erythrura prasina Parrot Finch, Pin-tailed 4/Serious
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Erythrura psittacea Parrot Finch, Red-throated; Red-faced Parrot Finch
4/Serious
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Erythrura tricolor Parrot Finch, Tri-coloured; Three-coloured Parrot Finch; Tanimbar Parrot Finch
Not listed/Serious
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Estrilda astrild Waxbill, Common; St Helena Waxbill
4/Extreme # 01/03/04
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Estrilda melpoda Waxbill, Orange-cheeked 4/Extreme
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Estrilda troglodytes Waxbill, Black-rumped; Red-eared Waxbill
4/Serious
Passeriformes, PLOCEIDAE
Euplectes afer Bishop, Golden; Napoleon Weaver
4/Serious
Passeriformes, PLOCEIDAE
Euplectes axillaris Whydah, Fan-tailed; Widow Bird; Red-shouldered Whydah
4/Serious
Passeriformes, PLOCEIDAE
Euplectes orix Weaver, Grenadier; Red Bishop; Orange Bishop Weaver; Northern Red Bishop Weaver
3b/Extreme
Passeriformes, Euschistospiza dybowskii Twin-spot, Dybowski’s Not listed/Serious
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 21
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
ESTRILDIDAE
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Forpus coelestis Parrotlet, Pacific Not listed/Serious
Passeriformes, PLOCEIDAE
Foudia eminentissima Fody, Mascarene; Red-headed Fody; Comoro Fody
4/Serious
Passeriformes, PLOCEIDAE
Foudia madagascariensis Fody, Madagascan Red; Madagascar Weaver
4/Serious
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Francolinus francolinus Francolin, Black Not listed/Extreme
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Fringilla coelebs Chaffinch 3b/Extreme
Columbiformes, Columbidae
Gallicolumba jobiensis Pigeon, White-breasted Ground; White-bibbed Ground-dove
4/ Moderate
Columbiformes, Columbidae
Gallicolumba luzonica Pigeon, Luzon Bleeding Heart
4/ Moderate
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Gallus gallus Junglefowl, Red and all strains of domestic chicken
4/Extreme
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Gallus varius Junglefowl, Green Not listed/Low Feral population on Cocos Island, off WA coast.
# 28/12/05
Columbiformes, Columbidae
Goura victoria Pigeon, Victoria Crowned 4/ Moderate
Columbiformes, Columbidae
Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae
Pigeon, New Zealand Not listed/Moderate
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Hypargos niveoguttatus Twin-spot, Peters’ 4/Serious
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Lagonosticta rubricata Fire Finch, African 4/Extreme
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Lagonosticta senegala Fire Finch, Red-billed 4/Serious
Passeriformes, MUSCICAPIDAE
Leiothrix argentauris Mesia, Silver-eared Not listed/Extreme # 12/08/06
Passeriformes, MUSCICAPIDAE
Leiothrix lutea Robin, Pekin; Red-billed Leiothrix
4/Serious # 22/04/04
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Lonchura bicolor Mannikin, Black and White; Rufous-backed Munia; Blue-billed Mannikin; Red-backed Mannikin
4/Serious
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Lonchura cantans Silverbill, African 4/ Serious # 01/03/04
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 22
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Lonchura grisericapilla Silverbill, Grey-headed Not listed/Serious
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Lonchura leucogastroides Mannikin, Javanese; Javan Munia
Not listed/Moderate
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Lonchura maja Munia, White-headed 4/Moderate
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Lonchura malabarica Silverbill, Indian; White-throated Munia; Common Silverbill
4/Extreme
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Lonchura malacca Mannikin, Chestnut; Tri-coloured Mannikin; Black-headed Munia; Black-headed Nun
4/Extreme Three subspecies listed by NEBRS (L.m.malacca, L.m.ferruginosa, L.m.atricapilla)
# 01/03/04
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Lonchura punctulata Mannikin, Nutmeg; Spice Finch; Spotted Munia; Scaly-breasted Munia
3b/Extreme
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Lonchura striata Munia, White-rumped; Bengalese Mannikin
4/Serious (incl. domestica)
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Lophophorus impejanus Pheasant, Himalayan Monal
4/Low # 13/05/06
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Lophortyx californica Quail, California 4/Extreme
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Lophura diardi Pheasant, Siamese Fireback
4/Moderate # 10/02/06
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Lophura edwardsi Pheasant, Edwards 4/Moderate # 10/02/06
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Lophura leucomelanos Pheasant, Kalij 4/Moderate
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Lophura nycthemera Pheasant, Silver 4/Moderate
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Lophura swinhoii Pheasant, Swinhoe's 4/Moderate
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Loriculus galgulus Parrot, Blue-crowned Hanging
4/Moderate
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Lorius chlorocercus Lory, Yellow-bibbed Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Lorius domicella Lory, Purple-naped; Purple-capped Lory
Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Lorius garrulus Lory, Chattering 4/Moderate
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Lorius lory Lory, Black-capped 4/Moderate
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 23
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Mandingoa nitidula Twin-spot, Green-backed Not listed/Serious
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Meleagris gallopavo Turkey, Common; Wild Turkey
4/Extreme
Galliformes, CRACIDAE
Mitu tuberosa Curassow, Razor-billed Not listed/Low # 28/12/05
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Myiopsitta monachus Parakeet, Monk; Quaker Parrot
4/Extreme # 22/04/04
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Nandayus nenday Conure, Nanday; Nanday Parakeet
4/Extreme # 01/03/04
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Neopsittacus musschenbroekii
Lorikeet, Musschenbroek's; Yellow-billed Lorikeet
Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Nestor notabilis Kea 4/Moderate
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Numida meleagris Guineafowl, Helmeted 4/Extreme
Columbiformes, Columbidae
Oena capensis Dove, Namaqua; Long-tailed Dove; Masked Dove
4/Extreme
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Padda oryzivora Sparrow, Java; Paddy Finch
4/Serious # 22/04/04
Passeriformes, EMBERIZIDAE
Paroaria coronata Cardinal, Red-crested 4/Serious
Passeriformes, PLOCEIDAE
Passer domesticus Sparrow, House 4/5/Extreme # 31/05/04
Passeriformes, PLOCEIDAE
Passer flaveolus Sparrow, Plain-backed; Pegu House Sparrow
Not listed/Extreme
Passeriformes, PLOCEIDAE
Passer luteus Sparrow, Sudan Golden 4/Extreme
Passeriformes, PLOCEIDAE
Passer montanus Sparrow, Eurasian Tree 5/Extreme
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Pavo cristatus Peafowl, Common; Indian Peafowl
4/Extreme
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Pavo muticus Peafowl, Green 4/Serious
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Phasianus colchicus Pheasant, Common 4/Extreme # 31/05/04
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Phigys solitarius Lory, Collared Not listed/Extreme
Ciconiiformes, Phoenicopteridae
Phoenicopterus chilensis Flamingo, Chilean 4/Serious # 21/09/05
Ciconiiformes, Phoenicopteridae
Phoenicopterus ruber Flamingo, Greater 4/Extreme # 21/09/05
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 24
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Pionites leucogaster Caique, White-bellied; White-bellied Parrot
4/Moderate
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Pionites melanocephala Caique, Black-headed; Black-headed Parrot
4/Moderate
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Pionus chalcopterus Parrot, Bronze-winged Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Pionus senilis Parrot, White-crowned Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Poicephalus gulielmi Parrot, Red-fronted Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Poicephalus meyeri Parrot, Brown; Meyer's Parrot
4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Poicephalus robustus Parrot, Brown-necked Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Poicephalus rufiventris Parrot, Red-bellied Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Poicephalus senegalus Parrot, Senegal 4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Prosopeia personata Shining-Parrot, Masked Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Prosopeia tabuensis Shining Parrot, Red Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Pseudeos fuscata Lory, Dusky Moderate # 01/03/04
Passeriformes, CORVIDAE
Psilorhinus morio Jay, Brown Not listed/Moderate # 21/09/05
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Psittacula alexandri Parakeet, Moustached; Red-breasted Parakeet
4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Psittacula columboides Parakeet, Malabar 4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Psittacula cyanocephala Parakeet, Plum-headed 4/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Psittacula derbiana Parakeet, Derbyan 4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Psittacula eupatria Parakeet, Alexandrine 4/Extreme # 01/03/04
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Psittacula himalayana Parakeet, Slaty-headed 4/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Psittacula krameri Parakeet, Rose-ringed; Indian or African Ringneck Parrot or Parakeet
4/Extreme # 22/04/04
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Psittacula roseata Parakeet, Blossom-headed
4/Serious
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 25
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Psittacus erithacus Parrot, Western Grey; African Grey Parrot
4/Moderate # 20/04/04
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Psitteuteles goldiei Lorikeet, Goldie's 4/Moderate
Passeriformes, PYCNONOTIDAE
Pycnonotus jocosus Bulbul, Red-whiskered 5/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Pyrrhura cruentata Conure, Blue-throated Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Pyrrhura egregia Conure, Fiery-shouldered; Fiery-shouldered Parakeet
Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Pyrrhura frontalis Conure, Maroon-bellied Not listed/Serious # 28/12/05
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Pyrrhura leucotis Conure, White-eared, White-eared Parakeet
4/Moderate
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Pyrrhura melanura Conure, Maroon-tailed, Maroon-tailed Parakeet
4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Pyrrhura molinae Conure, Green-cheeked; Green-cheeked Parakeet
Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Pyrrhura perlata Conure, Pearly; Pearly Parakeet
4/Moderate
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Pyrrhura picta Conure, Painted; Painted Parakeet
4/Serious
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Pyrrhura rhodogaster Conure, Crimson-bellied; Crimson-bellied Parakeet
4/Moderate
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Pyrrhura rupicola Conure, Black-capped; Black-capped Parakeet
Not listed/Extreme
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Pytilia hypogrammica Pytilia, Red-faced; Yellow-winged Pytilia
Not listed/Serious
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Pytilia melba Pytilia, Green-winged; Melba Finch
4/Serious
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Pytilia phoenicoptera Pytilia, Crimson-winged; Aurora Finch
4/Serious
Rheiformes, Rheidae Rhea americana Rhea, Greater 4/Serious # 21/09/05
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha
Parrot, Thick-billed 4/Extreme
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Serinus atrogularis Seedeater, Yellow-rumped; Angolan Singing Finch
Not listed/Serious
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Serinus canaria Canary, Common; Island Canary
4/Moderate
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Serinus dorsostriatus Canary, White-bellied Not listed/Serious
Passeriformes, Serinus flaviventris Canary, Yellow 4/Serious
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 26
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
FRINGILLIDAE
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Serinus leucopygius Seedeater, White-rumped; Grey Singing Finch
4/Serious
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Serinus mozambicus Canary, Yellow-fronted; Green Singing Finch
4/Serious
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Serinus serinus Serin, European Not listed/Serious
Passeriformes, FRINGILLIDAE
Serinus xanthopygius Seedeater, Abyssinian Yellow-rumped
Not listed/Moderate
Passeriformes, EMBERIZIDAE
Sicalis flaveola Finch, Saffron 4/Extreme
Columbiformes, Columbidae
Streptopelia chinensis Turtle-dove, Spotted; Spotted Dove
4/Extreme
Columbiformes, Columbidae
Streptopelia decaocto Dove, Collared; Collared Turtle-dove
4/Extreme # 22/04/04
Columbiformes, Columbidae
Streptopelia roseogrisea Turtle-dove, Ringed 4/Serious # 31/05/04
Columbiformes, Columbidae
Streptopelia senegalensis Turtle-dove, Laughing 4/Extreme
Columbiformes, Columbidae
Streptopelia tranquebarica Collared-dove, Red 4/Serious
Struthioniformes, Struthionidae
Struthio camelus Ostrich 4/Extreme
Passeriformes, STURNIDAE
Sturnus vulgaris Starling, Common 5/Extreme
Galliformes, PHASIANIDAE
Syrmaticus reevesii Pheasant, Reeves' 4/Extreme # 13/05/06
Anseriformes, Anatidae
Tadorna ferruginea Shelduck, Ruddy 4/ Serious
Anseriformes, Anatidae
Tadorna variegata Shelduck, Paradise 4/ Serious
Passeriformes, EMBERIZIDAE
Tiaris canora Grassquit, Cuban; Cuban Finch
4/Moderate
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Trichoglossus euteles Lorikeet, Perfect; Olive-headed Lorikeet
Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Trichoglossus johnstoniae Lorikeet, Johnstone's; Mindanao Lorikeet
Not listed/Extreme
Psittaciformes, PSITTACIDAE
Trichoglossus ornatus Lorikeet, Ornate 4/Moderate # 05/04/04
Passeriformes, MUSCICAPIDAE
Turdus merula Blackbird, Common; Eurasian Blackbird
5/Extreme # 22/04/04
Passeriformes, MUSCICAPIDAE
Turdus philomelos Thrush, Song 5/Extreme
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 27
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Uraeginthus angolensis Cordon-bleu; Blue-breasted Cordon-bleu; Blue-breasted Waxbill
4/Serious
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Uraeginthus bengalus Cordon-bleu, Red-cheeked 4/Serious # 22/04/04
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Uraeginthus granatina Waxbill, Violet-eared; Common Grenadier
4/Moderate # 22/04/04
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Uraeginthus cyanocephalus
Cordon-bleu, Blue-capped; Blue-headed Cordon-bleu
4/Moderate
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Uraeginthus granatina Waxbill, Violet-eared; Common Grenadier
4/Serious
Passeriformes, ESTRILDIDAE
Uraeginthus ianthinogaster Grenadier, Purple; Purple Grenadier Waxbill
Not listed/Moderate
Passeriformes, PLOCEIDAE
Vidua macroura Whydah, Pin-tailed 4/Extreme
Passeriformes, PLOCEIDAE
Vidua paradisaea Whydah, Paradise; Eastern Paradise Whydah
Not listed/Serious
Passeriformes, EMBERIZIDAE
Volatinia jacarina Grassquit, Blue-black; Jacarini Finch
4/Serious # 28/12/05
Falconiformes, Cathartidae
Vultur gryphus Condor, Andean 4/Moderate # 21/09/05
REPTILIA Order/Family
Scientific Name Common Name VPC Category) Comments
Serpentes/ Acrochordidae
Acrochordus javanicus Snake, Javan File 2/Serious
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Agkistrodon bilineatus Cantil; Mexican Copperhead ; Mexican Moccasin
2/Serious
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Agkistrodon piscivorus Moccasin, Water 2/Serious
Testudines/ Testudinidae
Aldabrachelys elephantina Tortoise, Aldabra; Aldabra Giant Tortoise
2/Serious Synonym Geochelone gigantea
Crocodylia/ Alligatoridae
Alligator mississippiensis Alligator, American 2/Serious
Testudines/ Trionychidae
Apalone ferox Turtle, Florida Softshell 2/Serious, A
Serpentes/ Pythoninae
Apodora papuana Python, Papuan Not listed/Extreme
Synonyms are Liasis maximus , Liasis papuanus , Morelia papuana
Sauria/ Iguanidae
Basiliscus plumifrons Basilisk, Green; Double-crested Basilisk
2/Serious
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Bitis arietans Adder, Puff Not listed/Extreme
Assessed by VPC 2002 using Bomford Model Mk 2, DEH have permitted species to be held in SA under SA permit.
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Bitis gabonica Viper, Gabon 2/Serious
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Bitis nasicornis Viper, Rhinoceros 2/Serious
Serpentes/ Boidae
Boa constrictor Constrictor, Boa; Ampalagua; Giboya; Masacuate
2/Serious Synonym Constrictor constrictor
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 28
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Serpentes/ Colubridae
Boiga dendrophila Snake, Mangrove Cat; Mangrove Snake
2/Serious
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Bothriechis schlegelii Viper, Eyelash Palm Pit; Eyelash Palm Viper; Eyelash Viper; Horned Palm Viper; Speckled Palm Pit Viper
2/Serious, A
Serpentes/ Pythoninae
Bothrochilus boa Python, Barred; Bismarck Ringed Python; Ringed Python
2/Serious Synonym Liasis boa , Morelia boa
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Bothrops alternatus Urutu 2/Serious, B
Sauria/ Iguanidae
Brachylophus fasciatus Iguana, Fiji Banded; South Pacific Banded Iguana
2/Serious
Sauria/ Iguanidae
Brachylophus vitiensis Iguana, Fiji Crested 2/Serious, A
Crocodylia/ Alligatoridae
Caiman crocodilus Caiman, Brown; Common Caiman; Spectacled Caiman
2/Serious
Serpentes/ Boidae
Candoia aspera Boa, New Guinea Viper; Papuan Ground Boa
3a/Serious, A
Serpentes/ Boidae
Candoia bibroni Boa, Bibrons 3a/Serious, A
Serpentes/ Boidae
Candoia carinata Boa, Solomon Ground; Tree Boa
3a/Serious, A
Squamata/ Chamaeleonidae
Chamaeleo jacksonii Chameleon, Jackson's Three-horned
2/No new category allocated, A
Testudines/ Chelidae
Chelus fimbriata Turtle, Matamata 2/Serious
Testudines/ Chelydridae
Chelydra serpentina Turtle, Common Snapping; Common Snapper
3a/Serious
Testudines/ Testudinidae
Chersina angulata Tortoise, Angulated; Bowsprit Tortoise; South African Bowsprit Tortoise
2/Serious
Testudines/ Emydidae
Chinemys reevesii Turtle, Reeves's; Chinese Three-keeled Turtle
2/Serious, A
Testudines/ Emydidae
Chrysemys picta Turtle, Painted 2/Serious
Testudines/ Emydidae
Cistoclemmys flavomarginata
Turtle, Chinese Box; Yellow-margined Box Turtle
3a/Serious Previous genus Cuora
Testudines/ Emydidae
Clemmys guttata Turtle, Spotted 2/Serious
Testudines/ Emydidae
Clemmys insculpta Turtle, Wood 2/Serious
Testudines/ Emydidae
Clemmys marmorata Turtle, Pacific Pond; Western Pond Turtle
2/Serious
Serpentes/ Boidae
Corallus caninus Boa, Emerald Tree 2/Serious, A
Serpentes/ Boidae
Corallus hortulanus* Boa, Cook's Tree; Garden Boa; Tree Boa
2/Serious Synonym = C. enydris
Sauria/ Scincidae
Corucia zebrata Skink, Prehensile-tailed; Solomon Islands Giant Skink
3a/Serious, B
Crocodylia/ Crocodylidae
Crocodylus mindorensis Crocodile, Philippine 2/Serious, A
Crocodylia/ Crocodylidae
Crocodylus novaeguineae Crocodile, New Guinea 2/Serious, A
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Crotalus adamanteus Rattlesnake, Eastern Diamondback
2/Serious
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Crotalus atrox Rattlesnake, Western Diamondback
Not listed/Extreme
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Crotalus basiliscus Rattlesnake, Mexican West-coast
2/Serious, B
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Crotalus durissus Rattlesnake, Cascabel; Cascabel; Neotropical Rattlesnake
2/Serious Assessed as Crotalus unicolor so only subspecies assessed.
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Crotalus lepidus Rattlesnake, Rock 2/Serious
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Crotalus ruber Rattlesnake, Red Diamond 2/Serious
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 29
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Crotalus vegrandis Rattlesnake, Uracoan Not listed/Extreme
Assessed by VPC 2002 using Bomford mkII, DEH have permitted species to be held in SA under SA permit.
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Crotalus viridis Rattlesnake, Western 2/Serious
Testudines/ Emydidae
Cuora amboinensis Turtle, Malaysian Box; South Asian Box Turtle
3a/Serious
Testudines/ Emydidae
Cuora trifasciata Turtle, Chinese Three-striped Box
3a/Serious
Sauria/ Iguanidae
Cyclura cornuta Iguana, Rhinoceros 3a/Serious
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Daboia russelli Viper, Russell's 2/Serious Synonym Vipera russelli
Serpentes/ Colubridae
Drymarchon corais Snake, Indigo 2/Serious
Serpentes/ Colubridae
Elaphe carinata* Snake, Taiwan Stink Not listed/Extreme
Present at Perth Zoo, 2000.
Serpentes/ Colubridae
Elaphe guttata Snake, Corn 2/Serious
Serpentes/ Colubridae
Elaphe obsoleta Snake, North American Rat; Rat Snake
2/Serious
Serpentes/ Colubridae
Elaphe quatorlineata Snake, Four-lined Rat; Four-lined Snake
2/Serious, A
Serpentes/ Colubridae
Elaphe schrenkii* Snake, Russian Rat 2/Serious, A
Serpentes/ Colubridae
Elaphe taeniura Snake, Striped Trinket; Stripe-tailed Rat Snake; Taiwan Beauty Snake
2/Serious
Sauria/ Scincidae
Emoia flavigularis Skink, Yellow-throated Emo
Not listed/Extreme
Serpentes/ Boidae
Epicrates cenchria Boa, Rainbow 2/Serious
Sauria/ Gekkonidae
Eublepharis macularius Gecko, Leopard; Northern Leopard Gecko
3a/Serious
Serpentes/ Boidae
Eunectes murinus Anaconda; Green Anaconda; Water Boa
2/Serious
Serpentes/ Boidae
Eunectes notaeus Anaconda, Yellow 2/Serious
Sauria/ Gekkonidae
Eurydactylodes vieillardi Gecko, Bavay's Not listed/Extreme
Sauria/ Gekkonidae
Gekko gecko Gecko, Tokay 3a/Serious
Sauria/ Gekkonidae
Gekko vittatus Gecko, Lined; Striped Gecko
Not listed/Extreme
Testudines/ Testudinidae
Geochelone chilensis Tortoise, Argentine; Chaco Tortoise; Southern Wood Tortoise
2/Serious, A
Testudines/ Testudinidae
Geochelone denticulata Tortoise, Brazilian Giant; Forest Tortoise; South American Tortoise; South American Yellow-footed Tortoise; Yellow-footed Tortoise
Not listed/Extreme
Specimen found wandering the streets on the Gold Coast. Held at Currumbin under a Qld NRME permit on condition it is not transferred and no additional specimens obtained.
Testudines/ Testudinidae
Geochelone elegans Tortoise, Indian Star; Star Tortoise
2/Serious
Testudines/ Testudinidae
Geochelone nigra Tortoise, Galapagos Giant 3a/Serious Synonym elephantopus
Testudines/ Testudinidae
Geochelone pardalis Tortoise, Leopard; Mountain Tortoise
2/Serious
Testudines/ Testudinidae
Geochelone radiata Tortoise, Radiated 2/Serious
Sauria/ Scincidae
Geomyersia glabra Skink, Greer's Island Not listed/Extreme
Sauria/ Scincidae
Geoscincus haraldmeieri Lizard, Scincid Not listed/Extreme
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 30
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Sauria/ Gerrhosauridae
Gerrhosaurus validus Lizard, Giant Plated 2/Serious
Sauria/ Gekkonidae
Gonydactylus biordinis Gecko, Guadalcanal Bow-fingered
Not listed/Extreme
Synonym is Cyrtodactylus
Testudines/ Testudinidae
Gopherus agassizii Tortoise, Desert 2/Serious
Testudines/ Emydidae
Graptemys geographica Turtle, Common Map 2/Serious
Testudines/ Emydidae
Graptemys pseudogeographica
Turtle, False Map; Eastern Map Turtle
2/Serious includes kohnii
Testudines/ Emydidae
Graptemys versa Turtle, Texas Map 2/Serious
Sauria/ Helodermatidae
Heloderma suspectum Monster, Gila 2/Serious
Serpentes/ Elapidae
Hemachatus haemachatus Cobra, Ringneck Spitting; Rinkhals
2/Serious
Sauria/ Gekkonidae
Hemidactylus frenatus Gecko, Bridled House; Common House Gecko; Cheechak
2/Serious, A
Sauria/ Gekkonidae
Hemidactylus garnotii Gecko, Indopacific; Spiny Gecko
Not listed/Extreme
Testudines/ Emydidae
Heosemys spinosa Terrapin, Spiny; Spiny Turtle; Sunburst Turtle
2/Serious Previous genus Geomyda
Serpentes/ Colubridae
Heterodon simus Snake, Southern Hog-nosed
Not listed/Extreme
Testudines/ Chelidae
Hydromedusa tectifera Turtle, South American Snake-necked
Not listed/Extreme
Squamata/ Agamidae
Hydrosaurus pustulatus Lizard, Crested; Philippine Sailfin Lizard; Soa-Soa Water Lizard
2/Serious
Sauria/ Iguanidae
Iguana iguana Iguana, Common; Green Iguana
3a/Serious
Testudines/ Testudinidae
Indotestudo elongata Tortoise, Elongated;Pineapple Tortoise; Red-nosed Tortoise; Yellow Tortoise; Yellow-headed Tortoise
2/Serious, A
Testudines/ Testudinidae
Kinixys belliana Tortoise, Bell's Hinged;Bell's Hinged-backed Tortoise
2/Serious, A
Testudines/ Kinosternidae
Kinosternon flavescens Turtle, Yellow Mud 2/Serious
Testudines/ Kinosternidae
Kinosternon subrubrum Turtle, Common Mud 2/Serious
Sauria/ Lacertidae
Lacerta lepida Lizard, Eyed; Jewelled Lizard; Ocellated Lizard
2/Serious
Sauria/ Lacertidae
Lacerta viridis Lizard, Green; Emerald Lizard
2/Serious
Serpentes/ Colubridae
Lampropeltis alterna Kingsnake, Grey-banded Not listed/Extreme
Serpentes/ Colubridae
Lampropeltis getula Kingsnake, Common 2/Serious
Serpentes/ Colubridae
Lampropeltis mexicana Kingsnake, Grey-banded;San Luis Potosi Kingsnake
2/Serious
Serpentes/ Colubridae
Lampropeltis triangulum Snake, Milk 2/Serious
Serpentes/ Hydrophiidae
Laticauda crockeri Snake, Crocker's Sea Not listed/Extreme
Serpentes/ Hydrophiidae
Laticauda schistorhynchus Snake, Flat-tailed Sea Not listed/Extreme
Serpentes/ Elapidae
Loveridgelaps elapoides Snake, Orange-banded Not listed/Extreme
Serpentes/ Colubridae
Lycondon capucinus* - Not listed/Extreme
Testudines/ Chelydridae
Macroclemys temminckii Turtle, Alligator Snapping; Alligator Snapper
3a/Serious
Testudines/ Testudinidae
Manouria emys Tortoise, Asian Giant; Asian Tortoise; Black Giant Tortoise; Burmese Brown Tortoise; Burmese Mountain Tortoise; Six-
2/Serious, A
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 31
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
legged Tortoise Testudines/ Emydidae
Mauremys caspica* Terrapin, Caspian; Caspian Turtle; Stripe-necked Terrapin
2/Serious, B Previous genus Clemmys. (Specimens died 8yrs ago Adelaide.)
Serpentes/ Elapidae
Micropechis ikaheka Snake, Pacific Coral Not listed/Extreme
Serpentes/ Pythoninae
Morelia boeleni Python, Black; Boelen's Python
Not listed/Extreme
Sauria/ Gekkonidae
Nactus pelagicus Gecko, Pelagic Not listed/Extreme
Synonyms are Cyrtodactylus pelagicus , Nactus arnouxii
Serpentes/ Elapidae
Naja haje Cobra, Egyptian 2/Serious
Serpentes/ Elapidae
Naja melanoleuca Cobra, Forest 2/Serious
Serpentes/ Elapidae
Naja mossambica Cobra, Mozambique Spitting
2/Serious
Serpentes/ Elapidae
Naja naja Cobra, Asian; Asiatic cobra; Indian Cobra; Indian Spectacled Cobra
2/Serious
Sauria/ Gekkonidae
Naultinus elegans Gecko, Green Tree; Green Gecko
2/Serious, B (Was listed in SCA 13, no breeding until re-assessment of species carried out.)
Serpentes/ Elapidae
Ophiophagus hannah Cobra, King; Hamadryad 2/Serious, B
Squamata/ Agamidae
Ophisaurus apodus Lizard, Armoured Glass; European Glass Lizard; Sheltopusik
2/Serious Synonym Pseudopus
Serpentes/ Elapidae
Parapistocalamus hedigeri Snake, Hediger's Not listed/Extreme
Testudines/ Trionychidae
Pelodiscus sinensis Turtle, Chinese Softshell 3a/Serious, B
Sauria/ Gekkonidae
Phelsuma madagascariensis
Gecko, Madagascar Day 2/Serious, A
Serpentes/ Colubridae
Pituophis melanoleucus Snake, Pine Gopher; Pine Snake
2/Serious
Testudines/ Chelidae
Platemys platycephala Turtle, Twist-necked 2/Serious, A
Sauria/ Scincidae
Prasinohaema virens Skink, Green Tree Not listed/Extreme
Serpentes/ Elapidae
Pseudechis papuanus Snake, Papuan Brown Not listed/Extreme
Recently discovered on an island in the Torres Strait, which is Australian territory.
Testudines/ Emydidae
Pseudemys floridana Cooter, Common; Florida Slider
2/Serious Previous genus Chrysemys
Serpentes/ Pythoninae
Python curtus Python, Blood; Short-tailed Python
2/Serious
Serpentes/ Pythoninae
Python molurus Python, Asiatic Rock; Burmese Python; Tiger Python
2/Serious
Serpentes/ Pythoninae
Python regius Python, Ball; Royal Python 2/Serious
Serpentes/ Pythoninae
Python reticulatus Python, Java Rock; Regal Python; Reticulated Python
2/Serious
Serpentes/ Pythoninae
Python sebae Python, African; African Rock Python
2/Serious
Serpentes/ Pythoninae
Python timoriensis Python, Timor Not listed/Extreme
Sauria/ Gekkonidae
Rhacodactylus auriculatus Gecko, New Caledonian Bumpy; Eared Caledonian Gecko
2/Serious, A
Sauria/ Gekkonidae
Rhacodactylus ciliatus Gecko, Guichenot's Giant Not listed/Extreme
Sauria/ Gekkonidae
Rhacodactylus leachianus Gecko, New Caledonian Giant; Cuvier’s Caledonian Gecko
2/Serious, A
Sauria/ Rhacodactylus Gecko, Roux's Giant Not
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 32
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
Gekkonidae sarasinorum listed/Extreme Testudines/ Emydidae
Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima
Turtle, Central American Wood; Mexican Wood Turtle; Ornate Terrapin; Painted Wood Turtle
2/Serious, A
Serpentes/ Elapidae
Salomonelaps par Snake, Solomon Islands Brown
Not listed/Extreme
Serpentes/ Boidae
Sanzinia madagascariensis
Boa, Madagascar 2/Serious
Testudines/ Emydidae
Siebenrockiella crassicollis Turtle, Black Marsh; Asian Box Turtle; Thick-necked Turtle
2/Serious, A
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Sistrurus catenatus Massasauga 2/Serious
Sphenodontida/ Sphenodontidae
Sphenodon punctatus Beak-head; Cook Strait Tuatara; Sphenodon; Tuatara
2/Serious
Sauria/ Scincidae
Sphenomorphus concinnatus
Lizard, Scincid Not listed/Extreme
Testudines/ Kinosternidae
Staurotypus triporcatus Turtle, Mexican Musk; Mexican Mud Turtle
2/Serious
Testudines/ Kinosternidae
Sternotherus minor Musk Turtle, Loggerhead; Musk Turtle
2/Serious Synonym Kinosternon
Testudines/ Emydidae
Terrapene carolina Turtle, Common Box; Eastern Box Turtle
3a/Serious
Testudines/ Emydidae
Terrapene ornata Turtle, Ornate Box; Western Box Turtle
Not listed/Extreme
Testudines/ Testudinidae
Testudo graeca Tortoise, Common; Greek Tortoise; Moorish Tortoise; Spur-thighed Tortoise
2/Serious
Testudines/ Testudinidae
Testudo hermanni Tortoise, Hermann's 3a/Serious
Testudines/ Testudinidae
Testudo horsfieldii Tortoise, Afghan; Central Asian Tortoise; Four-toed Tortoise; Horsfield's Tortoise; Steppe Tortoise
2/Serious, A
Sauria/ Scincidae
Tiliqua gigas Skink, Giant Blue-tongued Not listed/Extreme
Crocodylia/ Crocodylidae
Tomistoma schlegelii Gavial, False; False Gharial; Malayan Gharial; Tomistoma
Not listed/Extreme
Testudines/ Emydidae
Trachemys scripta Slider, Common; Yellow-bellied Slider, Red-eared Slider
3a/Serious Previous genus Chrysemys
Sauria/ Scincidae
Tribolonotus gracilis Skink, Crocodile Not listed/Extreme
Sauria/ Scincidae
Tropidoscincus aubrianus Lizard, Scincid Not listed/Extreme
Sauria/ Scincidae
Tropidoscincus rohssii Lizard, Scincid Not listed/Extreme
Sauria/ Scincidae
Tropidoscincus variabilis Lizard, Scincid Not listed/Extreme
Sauria/ Varanidae
Varanus jobiensis Monitor, Peachthroat; Schmidt's Monitor; Sepik Monitor
Not listed/Extreme
Synonym is V. karlschmidti
Sauria/ Varanidae
Varanus komodoensis Dragon, Komodo; Komodo Monitor; Ora
2/Serious
Sauria/ Varanidae
Varanus niloticus Lizard, African Small-grain; Nile Monitor
3a/Serious, B
Sauria/ Varanidae
Varanus salvadorii Monitor, Crocodile; Papuan Monitor; Tree Crocodile
2/Serious, A
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Vipera ammodytes Viper, Nose-horned; Sand Viper
2/Serious
Serpentes/ Viperidae
Vipera latastei Viper, Lataste’s Not listed/Extreme
Assessed by VPC 2002 using Bomford mkII, DEH have permitted species to be held in SA under SA permit.
Vertebrate Pests Committee List of Exotic Vertebrate Animals in Australia, July 2007………………………………………………. page 33
CURRENT VPC THREAT CATEGORIES = Extreme, Serious, Moderate, Low, or Unassessed, * - Already widespread, livestock etc
A = No assessment, can only be kept in Statutory Zoos, B = Species no longer held in Australia, C = 1a species imported for research purposes, # - threat category reviewed and endorsed by VPC
EARLIER VPC CATEGORIES = 1a – No import or keeping, 1b - Not assigned to another category, 2 - Limited to statutory zoos or endorsed special collections, 3a - Kept under permit for exhibition, education, entertainment or conservation, 3b - Kept under permit for private, commercial or exhibition, 4 - No pest potential or widely kept, 5 - Already widespread
AMPHIBIA Order/Family Scientific Name
Common Name VPC Category ( Comments
Caudata/ Ambystomatidae
Ambystoma mexicanum Axolotl 4/New category not given
Caudata/ Cryptobranchidae
Andrias japonicus Salamander, Japanese; Giant Salamander
2/Serious, A
Anura/ Bufonidae
Bufo marinus Toad, Cane; Giant Toad 1/Extreme
Caudata/ Salamandridae
Cynops pyrrhogaster Newt, Japanese; Red-bellied Newt; Japanese Fire-bellied Newt
2/Serious, A
Anura/ Dendrobatidae
Dendrobates auratus Frog, Green Poison; Green-and-black Poison Frog
Not listed/Extreme
Anura/ Dendrobatidae
Dendrobates tinctorius Frog, Dyeing Poison-arrow 2/Serious
Anura/ Rhacophoridae
Philautus romeri Frog, Romer’s Tree; Romer's Bubble-nest Frog
2/Serious, A
Anura/ Ranidae Pyxicephalus adspersus Frog, African Bull; Giant Bull Frog
2/Serious Previous genus Rana
Caudata/ Salamandridae
Taricha granulosa Newt, Rough-skinned Not listed/Extreme
Caudata/ Salamandridae
Triturus cristatus Newt, Warty; Crested Newt 2/Serious, A
Caudata/ Salamandridae
Triturus vulgaris Newt, Smooth; Common Newt
2/Serious, A
Anura/ Pipidae Xenopus laevis Frog, African Clawed 2/Serious, A
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