Invasive Animals

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Invasive animals are those which are not native to Tasmania and could aggressively invade and establish in the state if they gain a foothold or are freely allowed to spread.

Not wanted! A range of invasive animals pose a serious threat to biodiversity in Tasmania and have the potential for significant impacts on the state's unique wildlife, environment and agriculture.

In this topic

  • Invasive Mammals
    Early detection allows a rapid response to invasive threats. You can assist in keeping invasive species out of Tasmania by being on the lookout for the animals below.
  • Invasive Birds
    Not wanted! You can assist in keeping invasive species out of Tasmania by being on the lookout for these invasive birds.
  • Invasive Freshwater Species
    Information about freshwater species, such as fish, turtles and algae, that are Not Wanted in Tasmania.
  • Invasive Species - Other Pests
    Information on bird control, ants and insects and other invertebrate pests.
  • Invasive Marine Species
    Marine pests are highly invasive, non-native animals and plants that can cause significant harm to Tasmania's marine environment.
Feral D​​eck
Profiles invasive species that are a threat to Tasmania's environment and economy. The Feral Deck was produced by the Threatened Species Network, a community-based collaboration between the Australian Government and WWF-Australia​

  Feral Deck   (3Mb)​

Contact

Invasive Species Branch

Phone: 03 6165 3777