Project Details
Project Description
This project will facilitate management and potential eradication of an exotic species - the European smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris) - and demonstrate the benefits of eDNA sampling for surveying aquatic species.
The distribution of the European smooth newt in Melbourne will be determined by conducting a broad-scale eDNA survey of waterbodies in Melbourne’s southeast. These data will be used to develop a reliable map of newt distribution to inform potential eradication.
The distribution of the European smooth newt in Melbourne will be determined by conducting a broad-scale eDNA survey of waterbodies in Melbourne’s southeast. These data will be used to develop a reliable map of newt distribution to inform potential eradication.
| Status | Finished |
|---|---|
| Effective start/end date | 1/10/19 → 30/06/20 |
Keywords
- Invasive species
- Environmental DNA
- Surveillance