Assessment Summary
A risk assessment for the Magpie Goose, Anseranas semipalmata 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 “high” potential for suitable habitat across the entire state.
The risk assessment determined the Magpie Goose as not dangerous to humans, having a low establishment risk and with a moderate consequence of establishment. It was therefore proposed the species be assigned to a moderate threat category.
This risk assessment concludes that the Magpie Goose is a moderate threat to Tasmania and recommends that imports are restricted to those license holders approved for keeping moderate threat species.
Assessment Documentation
Magpie Goose (Anseranas semipalmata) (868Kb)