| | Rodents - priority actions
There are 12 threatened species of rodents in New South Wales. A total of 109 priority actions have been identified to help recover these species. Download this data in comma separated value (csv) format. |
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Scientific name
Prefer common name? | Type of species | Level of threat | Priority actions
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| Leggadina forresti | Animal > Rodents | Vulnerable | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this animal. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Mastacomys fuscus | Animal > Rodents | Vulnerable | 1. Assess the frequency and impacts of grazing by wild horses and cattle on BTR populations in KNP and surrounding State Forest. (Medium priority)
2. Collect hair samples from all survey areas to enable examination of the genetic structure of BTR populations across its range. (Medium priority)
3. Conduct surveys for BTR in the Bruces Creek area of the SE Forests and other likely areas outside reserves. (Medium priority)
4. Continue operation of Southern recovery team for the BTR and liaise with Northern recovery team. (Medium priority)
5. Control and monitor the abundance of feral predators (foxes as per the Fox TAP, cats, dogs) in BTR habitat especially where there are concentrations around human habitation (e.g., ski resorts). (High priority)
6. Control exotic weeds, including blackberry, in areas of BTR habitat. (Medium priority)
7. Control rabbits in areas of BTR habitat, particularly where cats are abundant (e.g., ski resorts). (Medium priority)
8. Define characteristics of BTR habitat from survey and predictive modelling and identify key habitats within parks and reserves. (Medium priority)
9. Develop interpretative material to be placed in National Parks. (Low priority)
10. Develop models of range and population variations under climate change scenarios and identify key refugia. (Medium priority)
11. Develop preferred mitigation measures to minimize impact of wildlife and/or suppression operations. (Medium priority)
12. Encourage research on aspects of BTR ecology and management relevant to their recovery. (Medium priority)
13. Inform tenants of buildings of prohibitions against use of poison baits and kill traps. (Medium priority)
14. Investigate the effectiveness of linkages between and within identified populations. (High priority)
15. Monitor BTR populations and habitat and assess response to feral predator control, recovery from the January 2003 fires (KNP), and climate change. (High priority)
16. Prevent foxes and cats from accessing garbage or other anthropogenic food. (Medium priority)
17. Promote media coverage of BTR recovery issues. (Low priority)
18. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and Forests NSW and seek inclusion of mitigative measures on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (Medium priority)
19. Reserve Fire Management Strategies to include operational guidelines to protect this species from fire. (Medium priority)
20. Undertake studies of BTR movements between areas of habitat. (Medium priority)
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| Notomys fuscus | Animal > Rodents | Endangered | 1. Conduct long term monitoring of known locations to determine changes in status of the species. (Medium priority)
2. Conduct research to determine best management practices. (High priority)
3. Control feral cats near colonies (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
4. Control feral goats and rabbits near colonies (best practice: locally/regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
5. Fence selected warren sites to prevent rabbit and goat grazing and soil compaction. (High priority)
6. If discovered off-park, encourage landholders to enter Vacs and other site management agreements. (Medium priority)
7. If discovered off-park, negotiate with the managers to prepare and implement site management plans that address threats. (Medium priority)
8. If discovered off-park, undertake an immediate assessment of the status of the population, identify any threats and determine the appropriate recovery strategy. (High priority)
9. Investigate use of current habitat models to identify potential habitat and guide surveys off-park. (Medium priority)
10. Test whether small predator-refuge patches of artificially enhanced cover established near colonies can increase population survival and reproduction. (Medium priority)
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| Pseudomys apodemoides | Animal > Rodents | Endangered | 1. Conduct targeted surveys based on habitat modelling. (Low priority)
2. Encourage all survey projects in western NSW consider this species in identifications and monitor results. (Medium priority)
3. If rediscovered undertake an immediate assessment of the population status, identify any threats and determine the appropriate recovery strategy. (High priority)
4. Monitor and resolve status of Pseudomys taxonomy and distribution. (High priority)
5. Produce information sheet to stimulate identification by landholders and public. (Medium priority)
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| Pseudomys bolami | Animal > Rodents | Endangered | 1. Conduct a review of the monitoring options in order to determine and establish the most appropriate monitoring methods to obtain sufficient information to assess population status and trends for the species and implement at selected sites. (Medium priority)
2. Conduct targeted surveys (10 day periods, 2-3 times in a year in spring, late summer & winter) in both dune and swale habitats across the species former range, using pitfall and Elliott traps & analysis of predator scats and raptor pellets. (High priority)
3. Control and monitor feral animals (cats, foxes, rabbits, cattle, sheep and goats) on park and in collaboration with neighbouring conservation reserves (Danggali and Scotia) and grazing properties. (High priority)
4. Involve and inform stakeholders and interested community members through brochures and media releases. (Low priority)
5. Monitor known populations in Tarawi NR, Mungo NP and Mallee Cliffs NP as well as across private tenures including Scotia Sanctuary, Nanya Station and where other populations are located. (High priority)
6. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek inclusion of mitigative measures as per Recovery Plan on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (Medium priority)
7. Review Tarawi NR Fire Management Strategy to ensure operational guidelines protect this species habitat from fire in accordance with Recovery Plan. (Medium priority)
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| Pseudomys delicatulus | Animal > Rodents | Endangered | 1. Advise CCA neighbours of species' presence, status and the characteristics differentiating it from Mus musculus. (Medium priority)
2. Apply published knowledge of Pseudomys ecology to restoration ecology programs in Dthinna Dthinnawan CCA. (Medium priority)
3. Control foxes in vicinity of known populatoins. Concurrently control or monitor feral cat numbers in case of resulting increase. (Low priority)
4. Initiate targeted survey on Dthinna Dthinnawan CCA as part of Community Biodiversity Surveys. (High priority)
5. Monitor new information on Pseudomys taxonomy and distribution. . (Low priority)
6. Provide map of known occurrences to Rural Fire Service and seek inclusion of mitigative measures as per Recovery Plan on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). . (Medium priority)
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| Pseudomys fumeus | Animal > Rodents | Endangered | 1. Collect hair samples to enable analysis of genetic structure across the species range. (Medium priority)
2. Designate protection zones around key smoky mouse populations. (High priority)
3. Develop ‘interim’ minimum fire frequency recommendations based on best available knowledge. (Medium priority)
4. Develop and implement predator control strategies. (High priority)
5. Develop habitat suitability index. (Medium priority)
6. Develop targeted survey techniques and monitoring protocols. (Medium priority)
7. Establish a captive breeding colony of smoky mice. (Medium priority)
8. Establish experimental fenced predator exclusion refuges. (Low priority)
9. Establish the nutritional importance of food resources and their relationship to habitat quality. (Medium priority)
10. Identify presence and risk of Phytophthora cinnamomi infection and protect key areas of habitat. (Medium priority)
11. Increase community awareness and involvement. (Medium priority)
12. Investigate habitat use and diet on unburnt, burnt and logged sites. (High priority)
13. Manage, review and report on the recovery program. (Medium priority)
14. Monitor vegetation succession and small mammal communities on unburnt, burnt and logged sites. (High priority)
15. Review data and survey floristic composition and small mammals at regenerating logged sites. (Medium priority)
16. Review IFOA 2000 conditions for smoky mouse in NSW. (Medium priority)
17. Review IFOA 2000 protection zones in the Eden hinterland. (Medium priority)
18. Undertake a PVA for smoky mouse. (Medium priority)
19. Undertake field survey and mapping. (Medium priority)
20. Undertake research to determine minimum fire frequency. (Medium priority)
21. Undertake trial ecological burns at selected locations. (Medium priority)
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| Pseudomys gracilicaudatus | Animal > Rodents | Vulnerable | 1. Design and implement an ecological burn (Dinner Creek) including habitat requirements of the species in Demon Nature Reserve. (High priority)
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| Pseudomys hermannsburgensis | Animal > Rodents | Vulnerable | At this stage, no priority actions have been identified for this animal. However, you can see recovery information for land managers in our detailed species profile. |
| Pseudomys oralis | Animal > Rodents | Endangered | 1. Clarify the genetic differences between the northern and southern clades to determine whether there are two species. (High priority)
2. Complete preparation of the recovery plan for this species in 2006. (Medium priority)
3. Conduct strategic surveys for new Hastings River Mouse populations in poorly surveyed regions within the speciesÆ predicted distribution, particularly in areas with natural refuges and conservation tenure. (High priority)
4. Consult with private landholders in regard to utilising conservation agreements for their properties to enhance long term protection and complementary management of the species. (High priority)
5. Control weeds in known habitat for this species. (Medium priority)
6. Develop EIA and management guidelines and provide to relevant stakeholders and consent authorities to ensure impacts from proposed developments are minimised. (High priority)
7. Develop guidelines for the management of Hastings River Mouse populations and habitat and provide to public authorities, land management agencies and private landholders associated with the management of the Hastings River Mouse. (High priority)
8. Develop Hastings River Mouse population management programs based on the best available knowledge and the Interim Management Guidelines. (High priority)
9. Develop standard procedures and monitor ten identifed management sites (see Recovery Plan). (High priority)
10. Extend collection of mDNA genetic material to Hastings River Mouse populations not yet sampled. Samples will establish whether each population is genetically distinct or is related to one of the previously identified genetically distinct populations. (High priority)
11. Give priority to research projects that focus on the impact of disturbance, threatening processes and the development of mitigation measures. (High priority)
12. Investigate potential dispersal corridors between selected management sites. (High priority)
13. Investigate the impact of fire regimes on Hastings River Mouse habitat and populations. The research will be directed towards identifying the most appropriate fire management regime and management practices required. (High priority)
14. Maintain regular correspondence between the responsible agencies and other relevant parties to ensure a coordinated approach to the implementation of the plan. (High priority)
15. Monitor the Hastings River Mouse Management Sites annually unless additional monitoring is triggered by a disturbance event. (High priority)
16. Prepare an information brochure for public authorities, land management agencies and private landholders' on issues relevant to clearing, wildfire prevention, feral animal control and weed control. (Medium priority)
17. Undertake research on the impact of Cat predation through establishing a trial Cat exclosure experiment in small core breeding areas. (High priority)
18. Undertake research that refines the macro and microhabitat models. (High priority)
19. Update the Hastings River Mouse database regularly to ensure effectiveness of recovery actions are regularly monitored. (High priority)
20. Use predictive habitat modelling in conjunction with genetic analysis and ground truthing surveys to map the boundaries of Hastings River Mouse management units. . (Medium priority)
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| Pseudomys pilligaensis | Animal > Rodents | Vulnerable | 1. Control foxes, cats and pigs in the Pilliga. (High priority)
2. Develop and implement a monitoring program that identifies population and ecological trend in response to threats (predators, fire, drought etc.). . . (High priority)
3. Encourage research into the post fire ecology of the species. (Low priority)
4. Investigate any records outside of the Pilliga forests. (Low priority)
5. Provide map of known occurrences to Pilliga East and Etoo State Forests and Rural Fire Service and seek inclusion of mitigative measures on Bush Fire Risk Management Plan(s), risk register and/or operation map(s). (Medium priority)
6. Review / include operational guidelines for Warrumbungles NP and Tillallie CCA Reserve Fire Management Strategies to protect this species habitat from fire (add prescription if known). (Medium priority)
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| Rattus villosissimus | Animal > Rodents | Vulnerable | 1. Control feral goats and rabbits in vicinity of refuge sites (best practice: regionally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
2. Control foxes and cats in the vicinity of known refuge habitat (best practice: locally efficient and effective). (Medium priority)
3. Develop a community education strategy for habitat rehabilitation/protection incentives of refuge habitat (where 'non-plague' populations survive). (Medium priority)
4. Develop EIA guidance for consent and determining authorities with regard to development and other activities that affect riparian habitats and other refuge areas. (High priority)
5. Develop optimum fire regime recommendations based on best available knowledge. (Medium priority)
6. Fence refuge habitat and riparian areas near known populations to prevent or control grazing and soil compaction. (High priority)
7. Identify and map mesic refuge habitat and determine site management potential. (Medium priority)
8. Identify three targeted populations (per year over initial three years) and focus recovery actions there, applying adaptive management strategies to determine and ameliorate threats. (High priority)
9. Opportunistically monitor populations after wildfire to determine fire ecology. (Medium priority)
10. Opportunistically monitor populations during population explosions. (Medium priority)
11. Protect or fence small refugia to create high quality habitat that sustains a core population (e.g. 10 ha patches) . (Medium priority)
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