Fauna

Around 239 different species of birds, 31species of reptiles, 32 mammals, 10 species of frogs and 2 species of fish have been recorded in or around the GreenWay. Many, but not all, of these animals are native to Australia. There are also a variety of insects, including moths and butterflies, living in the GreenWay catchment.

The small areas of remnant vegetation and associated weed infestations in the GreenWay already provide suitable habitat for some native fauna.

Species commonly recorded in the GreenWay include:

• The Superb-fairy Wren (Malurus cyanea)
• Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis)
• New Holland Honeyeater (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae)
• Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus)
• Common Garden Skink (Lampropholis guichenoti)
• Eastern Blue Tongue Lizard (Tiliqua scincoides).

An endangered population of Long-nosed Bandicoots has also been discovered in the GreenWay, with recent sightings in February 2011 (pictured right).

While these species are all relatively common species throughout the broader landscape, in the Inner West some of these species are uncommon. 

For a comprehensive review of the fauna of the GreenWay, download the GreenWay Flora and Fauna Literature Review [Adobe Acrobat PDF - 1.06 MB].