Photo credit : Stephen Mahony © – Red-bellied black snake (Pseudechis porphyriacus)
On this page, you will (hopefully) learn a bit more about herpetofauna (amphibians and reptiles). They tend to be considered less “charismatic” or “cute”, but give them a chance… they are fascinating! And, as my fellow PhD student and herp aficionados K. M. always says… who doesn’t love an underdog? So yes, this project mainly focuses on herpetofauna (reptiles and amphibians – check here why), but we also get visits from mammals, birds and arthropods under our lens!
Under permanent ‘construction’, this page will provide some information regarding the importance of herpetofauna for ecosystems, some interesting facts about them, some details about each species found “captured” (on camera!) during the project, and even quizzes to test your knowledge – and impress everyone at your next Trivia night 🥳
If you have other interesting facts that you think should be added, get in touch, we would love to hear about them 😃
– Why are frogs importance for ecosystems?
– Interesting and fun facts about frogs
– Find out more about the frog species ‘captured’ on camera!
Photographer: David Paul, © Museums Victoria
– Find out more about the snake species ‘captured’ on camera!
Austrelaps superbus – Lowland Copperhead, Photo credit: Colin Silvey, Museum Victoria
– Find out more about the lizard species ‘captured’ on camera!
Amphibolurus muricatus, Jacky Lizard, juvenile. Photo credit: David Paul, Museums Victoria
– Find out more about the lizard species ‘captured’ on camera!
Malurus cyaneus, Superb Fairy-wren, male. Photo credit: David Paul, Museums Victoria
– Find out more about the arthropods ‘captured’ on camera!