List of threatened species known to occur in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area

These threatened species occur in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and are listed as threatened under the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Bonn Convention), CITES (CITES) Agreement, China–Australia Migratory Bird Agreement (CAMBA), Japan–Australia Migratory Bird Agreement or the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red List (IUCN Red List).

Key +Latin nameThe scientific name of the speciesCommon namesCommon names of the speciesImageAn image of the speciesBonn Convention:Appendix I"Migratory species that have been categorized as being in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant proportion of their range are listed on Appendix I of the Convention."Bonn Convention:Appendix II"Migratory species that have an unfavourable conservation status or would benefit significantly from international co-operation organised by tailored agreements are listed in Appendix II to the Convention."CITES species:Appendix I"Most endangered among CITES-listed animals and plants. They are threatened with extinction and CITES prohibits international trade in specimens of these species except when the purpose of the import is not commercial, for instance for scientific research."CITES species:Appendix II"International trade in specimens of Appendix-II species may be authorized by the granting of an export permit or re-export certificate."CAMBA: China–Australia Migratory Bird Agreement A treaty between Australia and China to minimise harm to the major areas used by migratory birds which migrate between the two countries. JAMBA: Japan Australia Migratory Bird AgreementA treaty between Australia and Japan to minimise harm to the major areas used by birds which migrate between the two countries.IUCN statusThe IUCN Red List status of the species.

Reptiles +Threatened reptile species Latin name Common names Image Bonn Convention classification CITES species classification IUCN status Natator depressus Flatback sea turtle Appendix I: species that are the most endangered Least concern (LC or LR/lc)Lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category. Chelonia mydas Green sea turtle Appendix I: species that are the most endangered Endangered (EN)Considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. Eretmochelys imbricata Hawksbill sea turtle Appendix I: species that are the most endangered Critically endangered (CR)Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Dermochelys coriacea Leatherback sea turtleLute turtle Appendix I: species that are the most endangered Vulnerable (VU)Considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild Caretta caretta Loggerhead sea turtle Appendix I: species that are the most endangered Endangered (EN)Considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. Lepidochelys olivacea Olive ridley sea turtle Appendix I: species that are the most endangered Vulnerable (VU)Considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild Crocodylus porosus Saltwater crocodileSaltieEstuarineIndo-Pacific crocodile Appendix II: Migratory species conserved through Agreements Appendix I: species that are the most endangered Least concern (LC or LR/lc)Lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category. Crocodylus johnsoni or Crocodylus johnstoni Freshwater crocodileAustralian freshwater crocodileJohnston's crocodileFreshie Appendix II: may become endangered unless trade is closely controlled Least concern (LC or LR/lc)Lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Seabirds +Threatened seabird species Latin name Common names Image Bonn Convention classification CITES species classification IUCN status Thalassarche chrysostoma Grey-headed albatrossGrey-headed mollymawk Appendix II: may become endangered unless trade is closely controlled Endangered (EN)Considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. Sternula albifrons or Sterna albifrons Little tern Appendix II: may become endangered unless trade is closely controlled Least concern (LC or LR/lc)Lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category. Phoebetria fusca Sooty albatrossDark-mantled sooty albatrossDark-mantled albatross Appendix II: may become endangered unless trade is closely controlled Endangered (EN)Considered to be facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. Macronectes giganteus Southern giant petrelAntarctic giant petrelGiant fulmarStinkerStinkpot Appendix II: may become endangered unless trade is closely controlled Least concern (LC or LR/lc)Lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category. Diomedea exulans Wandering albatrossSnowy albatrossWhite-winged albatross Appendix II: may become endangered unless trade is closely controlled Vulnerable (VU)Considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild Pterodroma arminjoniana Trindade petrel Vulnerable (VU)Considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild Phaethon rubricauda Red-tailed tropicbird Least concern (LC or LR/lc)Lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Marine mammals