What are some of the endangered animals in Victoria?

Helmeted Honeyeater

The Helmeted Honeyeater is a small, critically endangered bird found only in north-eastern Victoria. It is easily recognisable by its distinctive black helm, which covers the top of its head and extends down to its eyes. The Helmeted Honeyeater feeds mainly on nectar from eucalypt flowers and insects.

Superb Parrot

The Superb Parrot is a brightly coloured bird found in south-eastern Australia, including parts of Victoria. It is easily distinguishable from other parrots by its bright red chest and rump, blue wing feathers and black head and neck. The Superb Parrot is listed as vulnerable to extinction due to habitat loss and fragmentation.

Eastern Quoll

The Eastern Quoll is a small, carnivorous marsupial found in south-eastern Australia, including parts of Victoria. It is nocturnal and feeds mainly on small mammals, birds, reptiles, insects and carrion. The Eastern Quoll is listed as endangered to extinction due to habitat loss, predation by feral cats and foxes, and disease.

Long-footed Potoroo

The Long-footed Potoroo is a small, nocturnal marsupial found in south-eastern Australia, including parts of Victoria. It has long, slender legs and feet that allow it to move with great speed through dense vegetation. The Long-footed Potoroo feeds mainly on fungi and other plant matter. It is listed as vulnerable to extinction due to habitat loss, predation by feral cats and foxes, and disease.

Spotted Tree Frog

The Spotted Tree Frog is a small, brightly coloured frog found in south-eastern Australia, including parts of Victoria. It is easily distinguishable from other frogs by its bright green colour with dark brown spots. The Spotted Tree Frog is listed as vulnerable to extinction due to habitat loss, pollution and climate change.