Assessment Summary
A Risk Assessment for the Chattering lory, Lorius garrulous has been conducted by the Department.
As a key component of risk assessment for import into Tasmania, conventional climate modelling was applied to compare the state’s environment with the species’ natural range CLIMATCH revealed “very low” potential for suitable habitat across the entire state.
The risk assessment determined the Chattering lory as not dangerous to humans, having a low establishment risk and with a low consequence of establishment. It was therefore proposed the species be assigned to a low threat category.
Following the initial risk assessment the department considers permitting the importation of Chattering lory into Tasmania upon application.
Assessment Documentation
Chattering Lory Risk Assessment (PDF 140Kb)