Carinascincus palfreymani

SPECIES MANAGEMENT PROFILE

Carinascincus palfreymaniPedra Branca Skink

Group:	Chordata (vertebrates), Reptilia (reptiles), Squamata (Snakes, Lizards and Skinks), Scincidae
Status:	Threatened Species Protection Act 1995: endangered Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999: Critically Endangered
Endemic Status:	Found only in Tasmania

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Listing Statement (more detailed information)

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The Pedra Branca skink (Niveoscincus palfreymani) is endemic to Tasmania and is restricted to the rocky islet of Pedra Branca, situated 26km off the south coast of Tasmania. The species belongs to the largest and most diverse family of reptiles in the world, however, because of its remote geographic isolation, little is known of the biology or ecology of the species.

As Pedra Branca Island is the only known location for the skink, the entire island is critical to the survival of the species.

Key Points

Important: Is this species in your area? Do you need a permit? Ensure you’ve covered all the issues by checking the Planning Ahead page.
Important: Different threatened species may have different requirements. For any activity you are considering, read the Activity Advice pages for background information and important advice about managing around the needs of multiple threatened species.

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Further information

Check also for listing statement or notesheet pdf above (below the species image).

Recovery Plan

Conservation Advice

Cite as: Threatened Species Section (). (): Species Management Profile for Tasmania's Threatened Species Link. Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania. Accessed on .

Contact details: Threatened Species Section, Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, GPO Box 44, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, 7001. Phone (1300 368 550).

Permit: A permit is required under the Tasmanian Threatened Species Protection Act 1995 to 'take' (which includes kill, injure, catch, damage, destroy and collect), keep, trade in or process any specimen or products of a listed species. Additional permits may also be required under other Acts or regulations to take, disturb or interfere with any form of wildlife or its products, (e.g. dens, nests, bones). This may also depend on the tenure of the land and other agreements relating to its management.