Native Animals

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A total of 248 fauna species have been recorded in the Camden Local Government Area (LGA). This includes amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish, insects, mammals and molluscs. There are 225 native fauna species. Of these, 27 species are regionally significant in Western Sydney, 22 species are threatened in NSW and 3 species are threatened nationally.

There are 23 introduced fauna species which can aggressively compete with native fauna species for food and habitats eg. Indian Myna Birds, European Carp and European Rabbits.

Download Fauna Species List for the Camden LGA.


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Australian White Ibis

Threatened Native Animals

Platypus

Swooping Birds

Snakes

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