Rankinia diemensis

Mountain Dragon at Bimberi, NSW

Rankinia diemensis at Bimberi, NSW - 12 Mar 2022
Rankinia diemensis at Bimberi, NSW - 12 Mar 2022
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Identification history

Rankinia diemensis 21 Mar 2022 WillO
Rankinia diemensis 20 Mar 2022 Tapirlord

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Below Murray’s gap

3 comments

WillO wrote:
   21 Mar 2022
Good to see this species is still doing ok in parts of Namadgi - was it a burnt site?
Tapirlord wrote:
   21 Mar 2022
Yes, Murray's gap, and the lower slopes of both Mt Bimberi & Mt Murray have burnt, there are plenty of highland copperheads in the area as well (sighting coming soon), I saw at least 6 individuals.
WillO wrote:
   21 Mar 2022
Thanks TAPIRLORD, these sightings from recently burnt areas are all very useful.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 12 Mar 2022 03:34 PM Recorded on
  • Tapirlord Recorded by

Additional information

  • Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

  • Rankinia diemensis Scientific name
  • Mountain Dragon Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-Invasive
  • Up to 1716.5m Recorded at altitude
  • 94 images trained Machine learning
  • Synonyms

    Tympanocryptis diemensis

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