Importing and keeping introduced mammals, birds, …...Importing and keeping introduced mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in Western Australia By Marion Massam and Win Kirkpatrick,

Bulletin 4604ISSN 1448-0352

February 2004

Importing and keeping introduced

mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians

in Western Australia

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Importing and keeping introduced mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in Western Australia

By Marion Massam and Win Kirkpatrick, Department of Agriculture, and Peter Mawson, Norm Press, Tony Bennell and Neil Hamilton,

Department of Conservation and Land Management.

February 2004

(Please check with the Department of Agriculture for updates since publication.)

Copies available from: Department of Agriculture

Tel. 9366 2300 Fax. 9366 2342

Also see our website at: www.agric.wa.gov.au

© State of Western Australia, 2004

Important Disclaimer: The Director General of the Department of Agriculture and the State of Western Australia accept no liability whatsoever by reason of negligence or otherwise arising from the use or release of this information or any part of it.

Introduced animals and birds can cause problems

Many animals and birds cause severe damage to agriculture and the environment. They can:

¶ carry diseases or parasites;

¶ damage agricultural crops;

¶ displace native animals and plants;

¶ damage property;

¶ cause land degradation;

¶ have a negative impact on pets.

These primarily introduced species (species that have originated in another country) have been gazetted as ‘Declared Animals’ under the Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act 1976.

Controlling introduced animals and birds

It can take a long time for escaped animals to reach pest proportions but once established in the wild, introduced animals are usually impossible to eradicate.

Sometimes the possible effects of an animal or bird in a cage are not obvious to us but the costs to future generations of importing or keeping a prohibited animal or not keeping a permitted animal in a responsible way can be enormous.

Be responsible and legal – obtain a permit before getting the animal and then abide by the keeping conditions.

Those people keeping animals without the appropriate permits, not keeping animals according to the keeping conditions or who are keeping animals that are prohibited will be prosecuted and/or will forfeit their animals.

Lists of declared animals and birds

The gazetted list of declared animals and birds alters from time to time. An accurate list is available by accessing the Department of Agriculture internet site at the address given below or by contacting any office of Department of Agriculture or the Department of Conservation and Land Management (CALM).

The list in this bulletin is designed to assist readers to determine the legal restrictions applicable to animals and birds under the Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act 1976, but is not an official reproduction of the gazetted list.

Any species that does not appear on the list is prohibited in Western Australia. Application can be made in an effort to alter the status of such species so that they can be kept.

General conditions that apply to the import and keeping of introduced animals and birds

Permits to keep introduced animals and birds are endorsed with the requirements and conditions that apply to the species concerned.

Some of the general conditions that apply to the import and keeping of animals and birds are listed below.

¶ Australian Quarantine Inspection Service and Environment Australia conditions apply to the importation of animals and birds from overseas.

¶ A permit is not transferable and relates only to the person to whom it is issued.

¶ A person can only dispose of animals and birds to other permit holders.

¶ Regular returns must be provided, listing the number and types of species held under permit and to whom they have been transferred.

¶ Escaped animals must be immediately reported to the Department of Agriculture and/or CALM on the numbers listed above.

¶ Animals in captivity under permit should not be liberated nor attempts made to liberate them. There is also a legal obligation on the permit holder to prevent them being at large.

¶ Permits can be revoked if the animals are not being held as specified.

¶ It is the responsibility of the holder of an individual animal to ensure that they are also compliant with Commonwealth legislation relating to the possession and quarantine of exotic animals.

Obtaining a permit for a species already allowed in Western Australia

1. Applications or enquiries concerning the import or keeping of introduced animals may be addressed to:

Department of AgricultureBougainvillea Ave

Forrestfield 6058 Tel: (08) 9366 2300,Fax: (08) 9366 2342 Email: [email protected]

2. Applications or enquiries concerning the import or keeping of introduced birds may be addressed to:

Department of Conservation and Land Management Locked Bag 104, Bentley D.C. WA 6983 Tel. 9334 0440, 9334 0441,Fax. 9334 0242 Email: [email protected]

3. Either agency will provide information on whether the species can be kept in the State, any conditions on introduction and keeping and the procedures to follow to obtain permits.

4. Where the regulations provide for an introduced species to be kept under permit, Forms 2 and/or 4, (application to import and to keep declared animals) should be completed.

5. Often other documentation (Forms AD1070 and AD1061 covering health and fibre length requirements and quarantine certification) is required for interstate and overseas imports. For health purposes, prior written approval from the Inspector in Charge (Stock) at the Department of Agriculture, South Perth is required to import ruminant stock or horses to the Liver Fluke Restricted Area (the south-west) of the State.

6. The local government authority, Environmental Protection Authority, Department of Land Administration and other agencies may need to be informed of any proposal before the granting of permits. This is the applicant's responsibility.

7. Applicants should complete the forms and any required supporting documentation and forward these to the Department of Agriculture (for animals) or CALM (for birds).

Applications for animals

a) Upon receipt of an application, (and a cheque or cash for the amount listed in the regulations) Department of Agriculture staff at the Forrestfield office will advise local staff (usually an Agriculture Protection Officer [APO]) of other requirements (e.g. site inspection, enclosure design, import protocol etc.).

b) The APO will advise the Forrestfield office when the requirements have been met, so that permits may be issued.

All permits for animals are issued from the Forrestfield office so that a central register of introduced animals

can be maintained for use in case of an exotic disease outbreak or animal escape. Copies of the permits are sent to the relevant APO for property records.

c) Sometimes enclosure plans must be submitted and the site inspected prior to the commencement of any building. In such a case a provisional permit-to-keep is issued; the official permit is issued after a final inspection of the site and buildings.

d) Permits are issued for defined periods, usually two to three years and an application for renewal of a permit is required before a permit can be renewed.

Applications for birds

a) Upon receipt of an application, CALM staff at the Kensington office will advise local staff (usually a Wildlife Officer) of other requirements (e.g. site inspection, enclosure design, import protocol etc.).

b) The application must be accompanied by a cheque or cash for the permit fee. Arrangements can also be made to pay using major credit cards (contact CALM for more information). See the list of birds to determine which birds must be kept under a $30 permit and which birds can be held under a free permit. (No matter how many species are to be kept, the maximum amount payable is $30.)

c) The Wildlife Officer will advise the Kensington office when the requirements have been met, so that permits may be issued.

d) Each permit is issued for a period of 12 months from the time of issue. An application for renewal of a permit is required before a permit can be renewed.

All permits for birds are issued from the Kensington office so that a central register of introduced birds can be maintained.

Cage requirements

All aviaries or enclosures for declared birds for which there are keeping restrictions (marked # in the table below) must:

1. have double doors to the exterior;

2. be securely fastened to a concrete base or otherwise pegged to the ground with netting and post uprights buried at least 30 cm into the ground;

3. have netting laid under breakable sheet coverings such as PVC or fibreglass;

4. have correct load bearing structural materials within the framework of the aviary.

Minimum sizes for various materials are:

¶ timber 5 cm x 5 cm;

¶ angle iron 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 3.17 mm;

¶ steel rod 1.27 cm internal diameter.

Obtaining a permit for a species currently prohibited in WA

Applications or enquiries concerning the import or keeping of introduced animals and birds currently prohibited in WA may be addressed to:

Department of AgricultureBougainvillea Ave Forrestfield 6058 Tel: (08) 9366 2300,Fax: (08) 9366 2342 Email: [email protected]

Before a new species or breed can be imported into Western Australia, an assessment is made of the risk it poses to agriculture and the environment.

The assessment considers:

¶ the ability of the animal to establish feral populations in the wild; and

¶ the animal’s pest potential to agriculture and the environment;

Decisions on importation are made after consideration of both the short and long-term consequences of importation.

Many of the animals assessed are permitted to enter the State but they may need to be managed by the issue of permits and keeping conditions.

Some animals are not permitted to enter because they pose too great a risk.

Disposal of unwanted animals and birds

If introduced animals are no longer wanted, please contact the Department of Agriculture or CALM for advice on options for proper disposal.

Anyone who liberates, abandons or fails to take reasonable precautions to prevent the escape of a declared animal commits an offence and is liable to be fined under the Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act and the WildlifeConservation Act.

References

Christidis, L. and Boles, W. E. 1994. The Taxonomy and Species of Birds of Australia and its Territories.RAOU, Melbourne.

Howard, R. and Moore, A. 1991. A Complete Checklist of the Birds of the World. Academic Press, London.

Kingston, R. 1998. Keeping and Breeding Finches and Seed-eaters. Indruss Productions, New Farm.

Sibley, C. and Monroe, B. 1990. Distribution and Taxonomy of Birds of the World. Yale University Press, New Haven.

Further information

See the Department of Agriculture website at:

www.agric.wa.gov.au

KEY TO TABLES

Declaration categories under the Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act 1976

A1 Entry prohibited.

A2 Subject to eradication in wild.

A3 Keeping prohibited.

A4 Entry subject to Department of Agriculture permits and/or conditions.

A5 Numbers will be reduced/controlled.

A6 Keeping subject to Department of Agriculture permits and/or conditions.

Other requirements

a In the absence of other permits, CALM import permit required prior to entry.

b Department of Agriculture requirements prior to the entry of livestock, stock-like animals and animals with hairy coats.

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Notification of intent to import (interstate) required by the Department of Agriculture (refer to Forms AD 1070 and 1061).

Prior approval of the Inspector in Charge (Stock), Department of Agriculture, South Perth (Tel. 9368 3333) required to import ruminant stock or horses to the Liver Fluke Restricted Area (refer to Forms AD 1070 and 1061 and the Inspector in Charge).

Stock entering the state (alpaca, buffalo, cattle, deer, goats, llama, pigs, sheep) to be accompanied by Form AD 1070 which covers health and fibre-length restrictions.

Horses, donkeys and mules entering the state to be accompanied by Form AD 1061.

c Waybill required when animal is moved - contact the Inspector in Charge (Stock), Department of Agriculture, South Perth, Tel. 9368 3333.

d The species is a prohibited import under the Wildlife Conservation Act.

# Enclosure specifications apply for animals and birds. The wire netting requirements for various groups of birds in the table are marked (where necessary) as superscript numbers i-iv (see below; e.g. # i):

i. mesh size no larger than 1.27 cm,

wire diameter 0.71 mm;

ii. mesh size no larger than 2.54 cm,

wire diameter 1.3 mm;

iii. mesh size no larger than 3.81 cm,

wire diameter 1.3 mm (min.);

iv. mesh size no larger than 3.81 cm,

wire diameter 2.5 mm; or alternative specifications approved by an authorized person.

( ) Indicates the numbers of a bird species which can be held by aviculturists.

+ Special requirements for aviculture, eg. limited to genuine society breeders, provision of minimum flight aviaries and participation in official breeding programs etc. Contact CALM for further information.

$30 This bird can only be kept with a $30 permit issued under the Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act. Contact CALM.

free This bird can only be kept with a free permit issued under the Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act. Contact CALM.

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INTRODUCED ANIMALS NOT LISTED ARE PROHIBITED

A1 = no entry, A2 = eradicate in the wild, A3 = no keeping, A4 = import permit (AGWEST), A5 = reduce in the wild, A6 = keeping permit (Department of Agriculture),

a = CALM import permit needed, b = Department of Agriculture health and fibre requirements before entry, c = waybills required, d = prohibited import (CALM), # = enclosure requirements, + = special aviculture requirements, $30 = must be kept under a $30 permit, free =

ANIMALS LISTED ALPHABETICALLY BY COMMON NAME

These tables are provided primarily to assist readers to determine the legal restrictions applicable to animalsand birds under the Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act 1976. None of the restrictions listed in these tables apply to invertebrates or to fish species in the Class Pisces. The table does not include native birds or animals declared in category A7 (managed native birds). It is not exhaustive and does not necessarilyset out all of the restrictions applicable to a particular bird or animal under the Act and other legislation. If you are in any doubt as to the legal restrictions applicable to an animal or bird, please contact CALM or Department of Agriculture.

Subject to the above, the following applies to the tables below:

¶ If an animal or bird appears in these tables, it is subject to the regulations set out in the column headed ‘Categories and other conditions’.

¶ If an animal or bird does not appear in these tables and are not indigenous animals, they are prohibited asdeclared animals in categories A1, A2, A3. The meanings of those categories are summarised below. For the sake of clarity, some of the species (marked #) that have not been the subject of specific declaration and are therefore prohibited as declared animals in categories A1, A2, A3, have been included in the Tables.Prohibited species should be immediately reported.

¶ If an animal or bird does not appear in these tables and is an indigenous species, it is not regulated under the Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act 1976, but may be regulated under other legislation.

Common Name Scientific Name Categories and OtherConditions

Comments

Alligator, American Alligatormississippiensis

A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Alpaca Lama pacos exempt, b, c Amazon, Blue-fronted; Blue-fronted Parrot

Amazona aestiva A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previouslybeen assessed (01/10/02) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Amazon, Double-yellow-headed; Yellow-headed Parrot

Amazona ocrocephala oratrix

A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previouslybeen assessed (01/10/02) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Amazon, Yellow-naped;Yellow-naped Parrot

Amazona ocrocephala auropalliata


Axolotl; Mexican Walking Fish Ambystoma mexicanum exempt Species assessed 16/05/03. Bison, American Bison bison A4,A5,A6, b, c, # Although categories indicate import and

keeping is allowed, it is likely that onlywildlife parks will meet permit conditions.

Blackbird; English Blackbird Turdus merula A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote 60/2001. Blackbuck Antilope cervicapra A4,A5,A6, a, b, c, # Although categories indicate import and

keeping is allowed, it is likely that onlywildlife parks will meet permit conditions.

Buffalo Bubalus bubalis A1,A2,A3 (in areas north of the 20o parallel of latitude),

A5,A6, b, c

Please report this species if seen north of the 20º parallel of latitude and at large south of this area. Species assessed 16/05/03.

Bulbul, Red-vented Pycnonotus cafer A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.Bulbul, Red-whiskered Pycnonotus jocosus A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.Bullfinch; Eurasian Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.

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Caiman, Brown Caiman crocodilus A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Caique, Black-headed; Black-headed Parrot

Pionites melanocephala A2,A4,A6, a , # iv, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 10/01.

Caique, White-bellied; White-bellied Parrot

Pionites leucogaster A2,A4,A6, a , # iv, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 10/01.

Camel, Domestic Camelus dromedarius Exempt, b, c (See Feral Camel) Camel, Feral Camelus dromedarius A4,A5,A6, b, c, # See Domestic Camel. See Farmnote

122/2000.Canary, Common Serinus canaria exemptCanary, Yellow-fronted; GreenSinging Finch

Serinus mozambicus A2,A4,A6, a , # i, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Capuchin, Black-capped Cebus apella A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Cardinal, Red-crested Paroaria coronata exempt, a A CALM import permit applies. Cat Felis catus exempt Advice is available from the Department of

Agriculture on control or management of problems which this animal causes whenferal.

Cattle, Banteng Bos javanicus A4,A5,A6, b, c, # Although categories indicate import and keeping is allowed, it is likely that onlywildlife parks will meet permit conditions.

Cattle, Domestic Bos taurus & Bos indicus

exempt, b, c

Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs A4,A5,A6, a , # i, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Chicken; Domestic Fowl; all bantams; Red Jungle Fowl

Gallus gallus exempt Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Cockatoo, Sulphur-crested Cacatua galerita A4,A6, a , # iv (10), free (whole of state), A2 (whereat large, in areas south of the 20o parallel of latitude)

Please report this species if seen in the wildSouth of the 20º parallel of latitude. See Farmnote 86/2001.

Constrictor, Boa Boa constrictor A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Conure, Black-capped Pyrrhura rupicola A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previouslybeen assessed (25/06/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Conure, Blue-throated Pyrrhura cruentata A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previouslybeen assessed (25/06/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Conure, Crimson-bellied Pyrrhura rhodogaster A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previouslybeen assessed (18/03/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Conure, Golden; GoldenParakeet

Aratinga guarouba A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previouslybeen assessed (25/06/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Conure, Golden-capped Aratinga auricapilla A2,A4,A6, a , # ii, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Conure, Green-cheeked Pyrrhura molinae restricta

A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previouslybeen assessed (06/99) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Conure, Jandaya Aratinga jandaya A2,A4,A6, a , # ii, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.



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Conure, Nanday Nandayus nenday A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previouslybeen assessed (pre-2000) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Conure, Peach-fronted, Golden-crowned Conure

Aratinga aurea A2,A4,A6, a , # ii, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Conure, Pearly Pyrrhura lepida A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previouslybeen assessed (25/06/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Conure, Sun Aratinga solstitialis A2,A4,A6, a , # ii, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Cordon-bleu, Blue-capped; Blue-headed Cordon-bleu

Uraeginthuscyanocephalus

A2,A4,A6, a, # i, free Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 10/12/02.

Cordon-bleu, Red-cheeked Uraeginthus bengalus A2,A4,A6, a, # i, free Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 10/12/02.

Cordon-bleu; Blue-breasted Cordon-bleu; Blue-breasted Waxbill

Uraeginthus angolensis A2,A4,A6, a, # i, free Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 10/12/02.

Crow, House; Indian or CeylonCrow

Corvus splendens A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.

Deer, Fallow Dama dama A5,A6, b, c, # Please report this species if seen in the wild. See Farmnote 44/2001. Species assessed 18/03/03.

Deer, Red; Wapiti; Elk Cervus elaphus A5,A6, b, c, # Please report this species if seen in the wild. See Farmnote 44/2001. Species assessed 18/03/03.

Deer, species within the familyCervidae other than Red and Fallow Deer

Family Cervidae (other than Dama dama and Cervus elaphus)

A1, A2, A3 Prohibited.

Dingo-dog hybrids Canis familiaris dingo x Canis familiaris familiaris

A5, a See Farmnote 124/2000, Farmnote133/2000, Farmnote 32/2003, Farmnote33/2003, Farmnote 29/2002, Farmnote36/2002, Misc. Pub. 23/2003.

Dog, Domestic Canis familiaris familiaris

A5 (when running wild) See Farmnote 124/2000, Farmnote133/2000, Farmnote 32/2003, Farmnote33/2003, Farmnote 29/2002, Farmnote36/2002, Misc. Pub. 23/2003.

Donkey, Domestic Equus asinus exempt, b See Feral Donkey.Donkey, Feral Equus asinus A4,A5,A6, b, # See Domestic Donkey. See Farmnote

121/2000.Dove, Collared; Collared Turtle-dove; Indian Ring Dove; Barbary Dove (fawn or whitevariations)

Streptopelia decaocto A1,A2,A6, # ii, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Dove, Namaqua; Cape Dove Oena capensis A2,A4,A6, a , # ii (30), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Dove, Ruddy Ground;Talpacoti

Columbina talpacoti A2,A4,A6, a , # ii (20), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Dragon, Komodo Varanus komodoensis A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Duck, domestic breeds only Anas spp. exempt Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Duck, Mallard; Mallard Anas platyrhynchus exempt Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Duck, Mandarin Aix galericulata A2,A4,A6, a , # +, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Duck, Muscovy Cairina moschata exempt Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.



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Ferret, Domestic Mustela putorius furo exemptFinch, Bamboo Parrot; Tawny-breasted Parrot Finch

Erythrura hyperythra A2,A4,A6, a, # i , $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Finch, Green-faced Parrot Erythrura viridifacies A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previouslybeen assessed (01/99) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Finch, House Carpodacus mexicanus A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.Finch, Pin-tailed Parrot Erythrura prasina A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously

been assessed (01/99) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Finch, Red-billed Fire Lagonosticta senegala exempt, a A CALM import permit applies. Finch, Red-headed Parrot Erythrura cyaneovirens A2,A4,A6, a, # i , $30 Please report this species if seen in the

wild.Finch, Red-throated Parrot; Red-faced Parrot Finch

Erythrura psittacea exempt, a A CALM import permit applies.

Finch, Tri-coloured Parrot; Three-coloured Parrot Finch;Tanimbar Parrot Finch

Erythrura tricolor A2,A4,A6, a, # i , $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Fody, Madagascan Red; Madagascar Weaver

Foudiamadagascariensis

A2,A4,A6, a, # i (20), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Fox; Red Fox Vulpes vulpes A5 Foxes cannot be taken onto nature reserves or wildlife sanctuaries. See Farmnote 115/2000, Farmnote 62/2001,Farmnote 61/2003, Farmnote 91/2001.

Goat, Domestic Capra hircus exempt, b, c Exempt from declaration. See Feral Goat.Goat, Feral Capra hircus A4,A5,A6, b, # Please report this species if seen in the

wild. See Domestic Goat. See Farmnote83/2000, Farmnote 11/2001.

Goldfinch; Eurasian Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis exempt, a A CALM import permit applies. Goose, Canada Branta canadensis A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously

been assessed (pre-2000) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Goose, Egyptian Alopochen aegyptiacus A2,A4,A6, a , # +, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Goose, Greylag and all Domestic Strains

Anser anser exempt Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Goose, Swan; Chinese Goose Anser cygnoides exempt Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept. Species assessed 17/12/03.

Grassquit, Blue-black; Jacarini Finch

Volatinia jacarina exempt, a A CALM import permit applies.

Grassquit, Cuban; Cuban Finch

Tiaris canora exempt, a A CALM import permit applies.

Greenfinch, Oriental Carduelis sinica A2,A4,A6, a, # i , free Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 01/10/02.

Greenfinch, Yellow-breasted;Black-headed Greenfinch;Himalayan Greenfinch

Carduelis spinoides A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previouslybeen assessed (10/12/02) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Greenfinch; European Greenfinch

Carduelis chloris A1,A2,A6, a , # i, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Grenadier, Purple; Purple Grenadier Waxbill

Uraeginthusianthinogaster


Guinea Pig, Domestic Cavia porcellus exemptGuineafowl, Helmeted Numida meleagris exempt Check local authority regulations regarding

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a = CALM import permit needed, b = Department of Agriculture health and fibre requirements before entry, c = waybills required, d = prohibited import (CALM), # = enclosure requirements, + = special aviculture requirements, $30 = must be kept under a $30 permit, free = must be kept under a free permit

Hare Lepus europaeus A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Horse Equus caballus A5 (running wild) b Llama Lama glama exempt, b, c Lorikeet, Rainbow Trichoglossus

haematodusA2, a, (where at large, in areas south of the 20o

parallel of latitude, excluding the Perth Metropolitan area)

Please report this species if seen in the wild South of the 20º parallel of latitude, excluding the Perth Metropolitan area. See Farmnote 08/2002. Species assessed 11/05/01.

Lory, Chattering Lorius garrulus A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (pre-2000) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Lory, Dusky Pseudeos fuscata A2,A4,A6, a , # iii, (10), $30

Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 27/08/03.

Lory, Red Eos bornea A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (pre-2000) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Lovebird species hybrids Agapornis spp. A2,A4,A6, a , # ii (30), $30 (if one of the parent

species is $30)

Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Lovebird, Black-cheeked Agapornis nigrigenis A2,A4,A6, a , # ii (30), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Lovebird, Fischer's Agapornis fischeri A2,A4,A6, a , # ii (30), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Lovebird, Masked Agapornis personatus A2,A4,A6, a , # ii (30), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Lovebird, Nyasa Agapornis lilianae A2,A4,A6, a , # ii (30), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Lovebird, Peach-faced Agapornis roseicollis A2,A4,A6, a , # ii (30), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Macaque, Pig-tailed Macaca nemestrina A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Macaque, Rhesus Macaca mulatta A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Macaw, Blue and Yellow; Blue and Gold Macaw

Ara ararauna A2,A4,A6, a , # +, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Macaw, Green-winged Ara chloropterus A2,A4,A6, a , # +, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Macaw, Hyacinth Anodorhynchushyacinthinus

A2,A4,A6, a , # +, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Macaw, Red-fronted Ara rubrogenys A2, A4, A6, a , # +, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 18/03/03.

Macaw, Red-shouldered; Hahn’s Macaw

Ara nobilis or Diopsittaca nobilis

A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (18/03/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Macaw, Scarlet Ara macao A2,A4,A6, a , # +, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Mannikin, Bronze-winged; Bronze Mannikin; Hooded Weaver

Lonchura cucullata A2,A4,A6, a , # i (20), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Mannikin, Chestnut; Tri-coloured Mannikin; Black-headed Munia; Black-headed Nun

Lonchura malacca A1,A2,A6, # i, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.


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Mannikin, Nutmeg; Spicefinch; Spotted Munia; Scaly-breasted Munia

Lonchura punctulata A1,A2,A6, # i, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Mannikin, Rufous-backed; Rufous-backed Munia; Red-backed Mannikin; Chestnut Munia; Brown-backed Munia

Lonchura bicolor nigriceps


Mesia, Silver-eared Leiothrix argentauris A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (10/12/02) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Mouse, House Mus musculus exempt Advice available from the Department of Agriculture on control or management of problems which this animal occasionally causes. See Farmnote 114/2000, Farmnote 44/2003.

Munia, Green; Green Strawberry Finch, Green Avadavat

Amandava formosa A2,A4,A6, a , # i (20), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 10/01.

Munia, Red; Red Strawberry Finch; Red or Indian Avadavat; Tiger Finch; Red Waxbill

Amandava amandava A2,A4,A6, a , # i, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Munia, White-headed Lonchura maja A2,A4,A6, a , # i (20), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Munia, White-rumped; Bengalese Mannikin

Lonchura striata A2,A4,A6, a , # i (20), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Myna, Common; Indian Myna(h); Indian House Myna(h)

Acridotheres tristis A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote 61/2001.

Ostrich Struthio camelus A5 (running wild), b, c CALM import permit required. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Parakeet, Alexandrine Psittacula eupatria A2,A4,A6, a , # iii (10), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Parakeet, Blossom-headed Parakeet

Psittacula roseata A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (25/06/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Parakeet, Derbyan Psittacula derbiana A2,A4,A6, a , # iii (12), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Parakeet, Malabar Psittacula columboides A2,A4,A6, a , # iii (10), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Parakeet, Moustached Psittacula alexandri A2,A4,A6, a , # iii (10), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Parakeet, Plum-headed Psittacula cyanocephala A2,A4,A6, a , # iii (10), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Parakeet, Red-fronted; Red-fronted Kakariki

Cyanoramphusnovaezelandiae

A2,A4,A6, a , # iii (10), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Parakeet, Rose-ringed; Indian or African Ringneck Parrot or Parakeet

Psittacula krameri A2,A4,A6, a , # iii (10), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Parakeet, Yellow-fronted; Yellow-fronted Kakariki

Cyanoramphusauriceps

A2,A4,A6, a , # ii (10), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Parrot, Grey; African Grey Parrot

Psittacus erithacus A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (01/10/02) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Parrot, Jardine’s; Red-fronted Parrot

Poicephalus gulielmi A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (18/03/03) for recategorisation and found to present too


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high a risk.

Parrot, Meyer's; Brown Parrot Poicephalus meyeri A2,A4,A6, a, # ii (10), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Parrot, Red-bellied; Orange-bellied Parrot

Poicephalus rufiventris A1, A2, A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (18/03/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Parrot, Senegal Poicephalus senegalus A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (18/03/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Parrot, Western Grey Parrot Psittacus erithacus timneh


Partridge, Chukar; Chukor or Chukka Partridge

Alectoris chukar A2,A4,A6, a , # iii, free Please report this species if seen in the wild. Special requirements for commercial keeping. eg. limited to certain areas and with certain housing requirements. See Farmnote.

Peafowl, Common Pavo cristatus exempt A CALM import permit applies. Peafowl, Green Pavo muticus exempt A CALM import permit applies. Pheasant, Golden Chrysolophus pictus exempt A CALM import permit applies. Check local

authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Pheasant, Himalayan Monal; Impeyan Pheasant

Lophophorus impejanus exempt A CALM import permit applies. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Pheasant, Kalij Lophura leucomelanos exempt A CALM import permit applies. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Pheasant, Lady Amherst's Chrysolophusamherstiae

exempt A CALM import permit applies. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Pheasant, Reeves' Syrmaticus reevesii exempt A CALM import permit applies. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Pheasant, Ring-necked Phasianus colchicus A2,A4,A6, a , # iii (20), free A CALM import permit applies. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept. See Farmnote.

Pheasant, Siamese Fireback Lophura diardi exempt A CALM import permit applies. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Pheasant, Silver Lophura nycthemera A2,A4,A6, a , # iii (20), free A CALM import permit applies. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Pheasant, Swinhoe's Lophura swinhoii exempt A CALM import permit applies. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Pig, Domestic Sus scrofa exempt, b, c See Feral Pig. Pig, Feral Sus scrofa A4,A5,A6, b, # Although categories indicate import and

keeping allowed, permission is unlikely. See Domestic Pig. See Farmnote 110/2000, Farmnote 51/2003, Farmnote 36/2003.


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Pigeon, Domestic; Rock Dove Columba livia exempt Advice available from the Department of Agriculture on control or management of problems which this animal occasionally causes. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Pigeon, Luzon Bleeding Heart Gallicolumba luzonica exempt A CALM import permit applies. Pigeon, White-breasted Ground; Jobi Island Dove

Gallicolumba jobiensis exempt A CALM import permit applies.

Pytilia, Crimson-winged; Aurora Finch

Pytilia phoenicoptera exempt A CALM import permit applies.

Pytilia, Green-winged; Melba Finch

Pytilia melba exempt A CALM import permit applies.

Quail, Bobwhite; Northern Bobwhite

Colinus virginianus A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (pre-2000) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk. See Farmnote.

Quail, California Lophortyx californica A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.Quail, Japanese Coturnix japonica A2,A4,A6, a , #, free Please report this species if seen in the

wild. Special requirements for commercial keeping. eg. limited to certain areas and with certain housing requirements. See Farmnote.

Quelea, Red-billed; Red-billed Weaver; Dioch

Quelea quelea A1,A2,A3 Prohibited #. See Farmnote.

Rabbit, domestic and commerical breeds, NOT EUROPEAN WILD RABBIT

Oryctolagus cuniculus A5 (running wild) See European Wild Rabbit.

Rabbit, European Wild Oryctolagus cuniculus A1,A3,A5 Wild rabbits held illegally will be confiscated. See Domestic Rabbit. See Farmnote 63/2003, Farmnote 119/2000,Farmnote 39/2003, Farmnote 32/2003,Farmnote 88/2001, Farmnote 89/2001,Farmnote 27/2002, Farmnote 82/2002,Farmnote 38/2003.

Rat, Black Rattus rattus exempt Advice available from the Department of Agriculture on control or management of problems which this animal occasionally causes. See Farmnote 114/2000.

Rat, Brown Rattus norvegicus exempt Advice available from the Department of Agriculture on control or management of problems which this animal occasionally causes. See Farmnote 114/2000.

Redpoll Carduelis flammea A4,A5,A6, a , # i (10), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Rhea, Greater Rhea americana A4,A5,A6, a , # +, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Robin, Pekin; Red-billed Leiothrix

Leiothrix lutea A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (10/12/02) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Scaup, New Zealand Aythyanovaeseelandiae

A2,A4,A6, a , # +, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Seedeater, White-rumped; Grey Singing Finch

Serinus leucopygius A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (01/10/02) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Seedeater, Yellow-rumped; Angolan Singing Finch

Serinus atrogularis A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (01/99) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.


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Sheep Ovis aries exempt, b, c Shelduck, Paradise Tadorna variegata A2,A4,A6, a , # +, free Please report this species if seen in the

wild. Shelduck, Ruddy Tadorna ferruginea A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously

been assessed (12/02) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Silverbill, African Lonchura cantans A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (25/06/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Silverbill, Indian; White-throated Munia; Common Silverbill

Lonchura malabarica A2,A4,A6, a , # i, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Siskin, European; Spruce Siskin

Carduelis spinus A2,A4,A6, a , # i (30), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Siskin, Hooded; Yellow Siskin; Black-hooded Yellow Siskin

Carduelis magellanica A2,A4,A6, a , # i , free Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 01/10/02.

Siskin, Red; Venezuelan Siskin; Black-hooded Red Siskin

Carduelis cucullata A2,A4,A6, a , # i (30), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Skylark; Eurasian Skylark Alauda arvensis A1, A2, A3 Prohibited.Slider, Red-eared; Common Slider; Yellow-bellied Slider

Trachemys scripta elegans


Sparrow, House Passer domesticus A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote 117/1999.Sparrow, Java; Paddy Finch Padda oryzivora A4,A5,A6, a , # i , free (In

areas south of 260 parallel of latitude). A1,A2,A3 (rest

of state)

Only permitted to be kept South of the 260 parallel of latitude, prohibited elsewhere. Please report this species if seen north of the 26º South parallel of latitude.

Sparrow, Paradise; Aberdeen Finch; Red-headed Amadina

Amadinaerythrocephala

A2,A4,A6, a , # i (20), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Sparrow, Tree; Eurasian Tree Sparrow

Passer montanus A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote 117/1999.

Squirrel, Indian Palm Funambulus pennanti A1,A3,A5 Only permitted at large in and adjacent to the zoo. If found outside Perth or in suburbs distant from zoo, contact an office of the Department of Agriculture. See Farmnote 113/2000.

Starling, Common Sturnus vulgaris A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote 128/2000.Swan, Mute; White Swan Cygnus olor exempt A CALM permit applies. Restricted by

CALM to the Avon River, Northam and licensed wildlife parks.

Thrush, Song; English Song Thrush

Turdus philomelos A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.

Toad, African Xenopus laevis A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.Toad, Cane; Giant Toad Bufo marinus A1,A2,A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept

except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities. See Farmnote 42/2002.

Tortoise, Galapagos Geochelone nigra A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Turkey, Common Meleagris gallopavo exempt Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Turtle-Dove, Laughing Streptopeliasenegalensis

exempt, d Advice available from the Department of Agriculture on control or management of problems which this animal occasionally causes.

Turtle-Dove, Spotted Streptopelia chinensis exempt, d Advice available from the Department of Agriculture on control or management of problems which this animal occasionally


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causes.

Twin-spot, Dybowski’s Euschistospiza dybowskii

A2,A4,A6, a , # i (20), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Twin-spot, Peters’ Hypargos niveoguttatus A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (01/99) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Waxbill, Black-rumped; Red-eared Waxbill

Estrilda troglodytes A2,A4,A6, a , # i (20), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 06/99.

Waxbill, Common; St Helena Waxbill

Estrilda astrild A2,A4,A6, a , # i (20), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Waxbill, Lavender; Lavender Finch

Estrilda caerulescens exempt A CALM import permit applies. Other species of lavender finch are prohibited.

Waxbill, Orange-cheeked Estrilda melpoda A2,A4,A6, a , # i (30), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Waxbill, Violet-eared; Common Grenadier

Uraeginthus granatina A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (01/99) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Waxbill, Zebra; Golden-breasted Waxbill; Orange-breasted Waxbill

Amandava subflava exempt A CALM import permit applies.

Weaver, Cut-throat; Cut-throat Finch; Ribbon Finch

Amadina fasciata A2,A4,A6, a , # i (30), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Weaver, Grenadier; Red Bishop; Orange Bishop Weaver; Northern Red Bishop Weaver

Euplectes orix A4,A5,A6, a , # i (10), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Yellowhammer Emberiza citrinella A4,A5,A6, a , # i, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.


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ANIMALS LISTED ALPHABETICALLY BY SCIENTIFIC NAME

These tables are provided primarily to assist readers to determine the legal restrictions applicable to animals and birds under the Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act 1976. The table does not include native birds or animals declared in category A7 (managed native birds). It is not exhaustive and does not necessarily set out all of the restrictions applicable to a particular bird or animal under the Act and other legislation. If you are in any doubt as to the legal restrictions applicable to an animal or bird, please contact CALM or AGWEST.

Subject to the above, the following applies to the tables below:

¶ If an animal or bird appears in these tables, it is subject to the regulations set out in the column headed ‘Categories and other conditions’.

¶ If an animal or bird does not appear in these tables and are not indigenous animals, they are prohibited as declared animals in categories A1, A2, A3. The meanings of those categories are summarised below. For the sake of clarity, some of the species that have not been the subject of specific declaration and are therefore prohibited as declared animals in categories A1, A2, A3, have been included in the Table.Prohibited species should be immediately reported.

¶ If an animal or bird does not appear in this table and is an indigenous species, it is not regulated under the Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act 1976, but may be regulated under other legislation.

Scientific Name Common Name Categories and Other Conditions

Comments

Acridotheres tristis Myna, Common; Indian Myna(h); Indian House Myna(h)

A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote 61/2001.

Agapornis fischeri Lovebird, Fischer's A2,A4,A6, a , # ii (30), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Agapornis lilianae Lovebird, Nyasa A2,A4,A6, a , # ii (30), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Agapornis nigrigenis Lovebird, Black-cheeked

A2,A4,A6, a , # ii (30), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Agapornis personatus Lovebird, Masked A2,A4,A6, a , # ii (30), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Agapornis roseicollis Lovebird, Peach-faced


Agapornis spp. Lovebird species hybrids

A2,A4,A6, a , # ii (30), $30 (if one of the parent species is $30)

Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Aix galericulata Duck, Mandarin A2,A4,A6, a , # +, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Alauda arvensis Skylark; Eurasian Skylark


Alectoris chukar Partridge, Chukar; Chukor or Chukka Partridge

A2,A4,A6, a , # iii, free Please report this species if seen in the wild. Special requirements for commercial keeping. eg. limited to certain areas and with certain housing requirements. See Farmnote.

Alligator mississippiensis Alligator, American A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Alopochen aegyptiacus Goose, Egyptian A2,A4,A6, a , # +, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Amadina erythrocephala Sparrow, Paradise; Aberdeen Finch; Red-headed Amadina



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Amadina fasciata Weaver, Cut-throat; Cut-throat Finch; Ribbon Finch


Amandava amandava Munia, Red; Red Strawberry Finch; Red or Indian Avadavat; Tiger Finch; Red Waxbill

A2,A4,A6, a , # i, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Amandava formosa Munia, Green; Green Strawberry Finch, Green Avadavat

A2,A4,A6, a , # i (20), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 10/01.

Amandava subflava Waxbill, Zebra; Golden-breasted Waxbill; Orange-breasted Waxbill

exempt A CALM import permit applies.

Amazona aestiva Amazon, Blue-fronted; Blue-fronted Parrot


Amazona ocrocephala auropalliata

Amazon, Yellow-naped; Yellow-naped Parrot


Amazona ocrocephala oratrix Amazon, Double-yellow-headed; Yellow-headed Parrot


Ambystoma mexicanum Axolotl; Mexican Walking Fish

exempt Species assessed 16/05/03.

Anas platyrhynchus Duck, Mallard; Mallard

exempt Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Anas spp. Duck, domestic breeds only


Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus Macaw, Hyacinth A2,A4,A6, a , # +, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Anser anser Goose, Greylag and all Domestic Strains


Anser cygnoides Goose, Swan; Chinese Goose

exempt Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept. Species assessed 17/12/03.

Antilope cervicapra Blackbuck A4,A5,A6, a, b, c, # Although categories indicate import and keeping is allowed, it is likely that only wildlife parks will meet permit conditions.

Ara ararauna Macaw, Blue and Yellow; Blue and Gold Macaw


Ara chloropterus Macaw, Green-winged


Ara macao Macaw, Scarlet A2,A4,A6, a , # +, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Ara nobilis or Diopsittaca nobilis

Macaw, Red-shouldered; Hahn’sMacaw


Ara rubrogenys Macaw, Red-fronted A2, A4, A6, a , # +, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 18/03/03.

Aratinga aurea Conure, Peach-fronted, Golden-crowned Conure

A2,A4,A6, a , # ii, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Aratinga auricapilla Conure, Golden- A2,A4,A6, a , # ii, $30 Please report this species if seen in the


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capped wild. Aratinga guarouba Conure, Golden;

Golden Parakeet A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously

been assessed (25/06/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Aratinga jandaya Conure, Jandaya A2,A4,A6, a , # ii, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Aratinga solstitialis Conure, Sun A2,A4,A6, a , # ii, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Aythya novaeseelandiae Scaup, New Zealand A2,A4,A6, a , # +, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Bison bison Bison, American A4,A5,A6, b, c, # Although categories indicate import and keeping is allowed, it is likely that only wildlife parks will meet permit conditions.

Boa constrictor Constrictor, Boa A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Bos javanicus Cattle, Banteng A4,A5,A6, b, c, # Although categories indicate import and keeping is allowed, it is likely that only wildlife parks will meet permit conditions.

Bos taurus & Bos indicus Cattle, Domestic exempt, b, c Branta canadensis Goose, Canada A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously


Bubalus bubalis Buffalo A1,A2,A3 (in areas north of the 20o parallel of latitude), A5,A6, b,

c

Please report this species if seen north of the 20º parallel of latitude and at large south of this area. Species assessed 16/05/03.

Bufo marinus Toad, Cane; Giant Toad

A1,A2,A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities. See Farmnote 42/2002.

Cacatua galerita Cockatoo, Sulphur-crested

A4,A6, a , # iv (10), free (whole of state), A2 (where at large, in areas

south of the 20o parallel of latitude)

Please report this species if seen in the wild South of the 20º parallel of latitude. See Farmnote 86/2001.

Caiman crocodilus Caiman, Brown A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Cairina moschata Duck, Muscovy exempt Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Camelus dromedarius Camel, Domestic Exempt, b, c (See Feral Camel) Camelus dromedarius Camel, Feral A4,A5,A6, b, c, # See Domestic Camel. See Farmnote

122/2000.Canis familiaris dingo x Canis familiaris familiaris

Dingo-dog hybrids A5, a See Farmnote 124/2000, Farmnote 133/2000, Farmnote 32/2003, Farmnote 33/2003, Farmnote 29/2002, Farmnote 36/2002, Misc. Pub. 23/2003.

Canis familiaris familiaris Dog, Domestic A5 (when running wild) See Farmnote 124/2000, Farmnote 133/2000, Farmnote 32/2003, Farmnote 33/2003, Farmnote 29/2002, Farmnote 36/2002, Misc. Pub. 23/2003.

Capra hircus Goat, Domestic exempt, b, c Exempt from declaration. See Feral Goat. Capra hircus Goat, Feral A4,A5,A6, b, # Please report this species if seen in the

wild. See Domestic Goat. See Farmnote 83/2000, Farmnote 11/2001.

Carduelis carduelis Goldfinch; Eurasian Goldfinch

exempt, a A CALM import permit applies.

Carduelis chloris Greenfinch; European Greenfinch



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Carduelis cucullata Siskin, Red; Venezuelan Siskin; Black-hooded Red Siskin


Carduelis flammea Redpoll A4,A5,A6, a , # i (10), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Carduelis magellanica Siskin, Hooded; Yellow Siskin; Black-hooded Yellow Siskin

A2,A4,A6, a , # i , free Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 01/10/02.

Carduelis sinica Greenfinch, Oriental A2,A4,A6, a, # i , free Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 01/10/02.

Carduelis spinoides Greenfinch, Yellow-breasted; Black-headed Greenfinch; Himalayan Greenfinch


Carduelis spinus Siskin, European; Spruce Siskin


Carpodacus mexicanus Finch, House A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.Cavia porcellus Guinea Pig, Domestic exemptCebus apella Capuchin, Black-

cappedA1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept

except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Cervus elaphus Deer, Red; Wapiti; Elk A5,A6, b, c, # Please report this species if seen in the wild. See Farmnote 44/2001. Species assessed 18/03/03.

Chrysolophus amherstiae Pheasant, Lady Amherst's


Chrysolophus pictus Pheasant, Golden exempt A CALM import permit applies. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Colinus virginianus Quail, Bobwhite; Northern Bobwhite

A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (pre-2000) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk. See Farmnote.

Columba livia Pigeon, Domestic; Rock Dove

exempt Advice available from the Department of Agriculture on control or management of problems which this animal occasionally causes. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Columbina talpacoti Dove, Ruddy Ground; Talpacoti


Corvus splendens Crow, House; Indian or Ceylon Crow

A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.

Coturnix japonica Quail, Japanese A2,A4,A6, a , #, free Please report this species if seen in the wild. Special requirements for commercial keeping. eg. limited to certain areas and with certain housing requirements. See Farmnote.

Cyanoramphus auriceps Parakeet, Yellow-fronted; Yellow-fronted Kakariki


Cyanoramphusnovaezelandiae

Parakeet, Red-fronted; Red-fronted Kakariki


Cygnus olor Swan, Mute; White Swan

exempt A CALM permit applies. Restricted by CALM to the Avon River, Northam and licensed wildlife parks.

Dama dama Deer, Fallow A5,A6, b, c, # Please report this species if seen in the


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wild. See Farmnote 44/2001. Species assessed 18/03/03.

Emberiza citrinella Yellowhammer A4,A5,A6, a , # i, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Eos bornea Lory, Red A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (pre-2000) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Equus asinus Donkey, Domestic exempt, b See Feral Donkey. Equus asinus Donkey, Feral A4,A5,A6, b, # See Domestic Donkey. See Farmnote

121/2000.Equus caballus Horse A5 (running wild) b Erythrura cyaneovirens Finch, Red-headed

ParrotA2,A4,A6, a, # i , $30 Please report this species if seen in the

wild. Erythrura hyperythra Finch, Bamboo

Parrot; Tawny-breasted Parrot Finch

A2,A4,A6, a, # i , $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Erythrura prasina Finch, Pin-tailed Parrot

A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (01/99) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Erythrura psittacea Finch, Red-throated Parrot; Red-faced Parrot Finch


Erythrura tricolor Finch, Tri-coloured Parrot; Three-coloured Parrot Finch; Tanimbar Parrot Finch

A2,A4,A6, a, # i , $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Erythrura viridifacies Finch, Green-faced Parrot


Estrilda astrild Waxbill, Common; St Helena Waxbill


Estrilda caerulescens Waxbill, Lavender; Lavender Finch

exempt A CALM import permit applies. Other species of lavender finch are prohibited.

Estrilda melpoda Waxbill, Orange-cheeked


Estrilda troglodytes Waxbill, Black-rumped; Red-eared Waxbill

A2,A4,A6, a , # i (20), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 06/99.

Euplectes orix Weaver, Grenadier; Red Bishop; Orange Bishop Weaver; Northern Red Bishop Weaver


Euschistospiza dybowskii Twin-spot, Dybowski’s A2,A4,A6, a , # i (20), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Family Cervidae (other than Dama dama and Cervus elaphus)

Deer, species within the family Cervidae other than Red and Fallow Deer


Felis catus Cat exempt Advice is available from the Department of Agriculture on control or management of problems which this animal causes when feral.

Foudia madagascariensis Fody, Madagascan Red; Madagascar Weaver

A2,A4,A6, a, # i (20), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Fringilla coelebs Chaffinch A4,A5,A6, a , # i, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.


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Funambulus pennanti Squirrel, Indian Palm A1,A3,A5 Only permitted at large in and adjacent to the zoo. If found outside Perth or in suburbs distant from zoo, contact an office of the Department of Agriculture. See Farmnote 113/2000.

Gallicolumba jobiensis Pigeon, White-breasted Ground; Jobi Island Dove


Gallicolumba luzonica Pigeon, Luzon Bleeding Heart


Gallus gallus Chicken; Domestic Fowl; all bantams; Red Jungle Fowl


Geochelone nigra Tortoise, Galapagos A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Hypargos niveoguttatus Twin-spot, Peters’ A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (01/99) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Lagonosticta senegala Finch, Red-billed Fire exempt, a A CALM import permit applies. Lama glama Llama exempt, b, c Lama pacos Alpaca exempt, b, c Leiothrix argentauris Mesia, Silver-eared A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously

been assessed (10/12/02) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Leiothrix lutea Robin, Pekin; Red-billed Leiothrix


Lepus europaeus Hare A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Lonchura bicolor nigriceps Mannikin, Rufous-backed; Rufous-backed Munia; Red-backed Mannikin; Chestnut Munia; Brown-backed Munia


Lonchura cantans Silverbill, African A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (25/06/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Lonchura cucullata Mannikin, Bronze-winged; Bronze Mannikin; Hooded Weaver


Lonchura maja Munia, White-headed A2,A4,A6, a , # i (20), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Lonchura malabarica Silverbill, Indian; White-throated Munia; Common Silverbill


Lonchura malacca Mannikin, Chestnut; Tri-coloured Mannikin; Black-headed Munia; Black-headed Nun

A1,A2,A6, # i, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Lonchura punctulata Mannikin, Nutmeg; Spicefinch; Spotted Munia; Scaly-breasted Munia

A1,A2,A6, # i, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.


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Lonchura striata Munia, White-rumped; Bengalese Mannikin


Lophophorus impejanus Pheasant, Himalayan Monal; Impeyan Pheasant


Lophortyx californica Quail, California A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.Lophura diardi Pheasant, Siamese

Fireback exempt A CALM import permit applies. Check local

authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Lophura leucomelanos Pheasant, Kalij exempt A CALM import permit applies. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Lophura nycthemera Pheasant, Silver A2,A4,A6, a , # iii (20), free A CALM import permit applies. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Lophura swinhoii Pheasant, Swinhoe's exempt A CALM import permit applies. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Lorius garrulus Lory, Chattering A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (pre-2000) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Macaca mulatta Macaque, Rhesus A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Macaca nemestrina Macaque, Pig-tailed A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Meleagris gallopavo Turkey, Common exempt Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Mus musculus Mouse, House exempt Advice available from the Department of Agriculture on control or management of problems which this animal occasionally causes. See Farmnote 114/2000, Farmnote 44/2003.

Mustela putorius furo Ferret, Domestic exemptNandayus nenday Conure, Nanday A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously


Numida meleagris Guineafowl, Helmeted exempt Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Oena capensis Dove, Namaqua; Cape Dove


Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit, domestic and commerical breeds, NOT EUROPEAN WILD RABBIT

A5 (running wild) See European Wild Rabbit.

Oryctolagus cuniculus Rabbit, European Wild

A1,A3,A5 Wild rabbits held illegally will be confiscated. See Domestic Rabbit. See Farmnote 63/2003, Farmnote 119/2000,Farmnote 39/2003, Farmnote 32/2003,Farmnote 88/2001, Farmnote 89/2001,Farmnote 27/2002, Farmnote 82/2002,Farmnote 38/2003.

Ovis aries Sheep exempt, b, c Padda oryzivora Sparrow, Java; Paddy

Finch A4,A5,A6, a , # i , free (In areas south of 260 parallel of latitude).

A1,A2,A3 (rest of state)

Only permitted to be kept South of the 260 parallel of latitude, prohibited elsewhere. Please report this species if seen north of the 26º South parallel of latitude.


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Paroaria coronata Cardinal, Red-crested exempt, a A CALM import permit applies. Passer domesticus Sparrow, House A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote 117/1999.Passer montanus Sparrow, Tree;

Eurasian Tree Sparrow


Pavo cristatus Peafowl, Common exempt A CALM import permit applies. Pavo muticus Peafowl, Green exempt A CALM import permit applies. Phasianus colchicus Pheasant, Ring-

neckedA2,A4,A6, a , # iii (20), free A CALM import permit applies. Check local

authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept. See Farmnote.

Pionites leucogaster Caique, White-bellied; White-bellied Parrot

A2,A4,A6, a , # iv, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 10/01.

Pionites melanocephala Caique, Black-headed; Black-headed Parrot

A2,A4,A6, a , # iv, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 10/01.

Poicephalus gulielmi Parrot, Jardine’s; Red-fronted Parrot


Poicephalus meyeri Parrot, Meyer's; Brown Parrot

A2,A4,A6, a, # ii (10), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Poicephalus rufiventris Parrot, Red-bellied; Orange-bellied Parrot

A1, A2, A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (18/03/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Poicephalus senegalus Parrot, Senegal A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (18/03/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Pseudeos fuscata Lory, Dusky A2,A4,A6, a , # iii, (10), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild. Species assessed 27/08/03.

Psittacula alexandri Parakeet,Moustached

A2,A4,A6, a , # iii (10), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Psittacula columboides Parakeet, Malabar A2,A4,A6, a , # iii (10), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Psittacula cyanocephala Parakeet, Plum-headed


Psittacula derbiana Parakeet, Derbyan A2,A4,A6, a , # iii (12), $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Psittacula eupatria Parakeet, Alexandrine A2,A4,A6, a , # iii (10), free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Psittacula krameri Parakeet, Rose-ringed; Indian or African Ringneck Parrot or Parakeet


Psittacula roseata Parakeet, Blossom-headed Parakeet


Psittacus erithacus Parrot, Grey; African Grey Parrot


Psittacus erithacus timneh Parrot, Western Grey Parrot


Pycnonotus cafer Bulbul, Red-vented A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.Pycnonotus jocosus Bulbul, Red- A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.


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whiskered Pyrrhula pyrrhula Bullfinch; Eurasian

BullfinchA1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.

Pyrrhura cruentata Conure, Blue-throated A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (25/06/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Pyrrhura lepida Conure, Pearly A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (25/06/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Pyrrhura molinae restricta Conure, Green-cheeked


Pyrrhura rhodogaster Conure, Crimson-bellied


Pyrrhura rupicola Conure, Black-capped A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (25/06/03) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Pytilia melba Pytilia, Green-winged; Melba Finch


Pytilia phoenicoptera Pytilia, Crimson-winged; Aurora Finch


Quelea quelea Quelea, Red-billed; Red-billed Weaver; Dioch

A1,A2,A3 Prohibited #. See Farmnote.

Rattus norvegicus Rat, Brown exempt Advice available from the Department of Agriculture on control or management of problems which this animal occasionally causes. See Farmnote 114/2000.

Rattus rattus Rat, Black exempt Advice available from the Department of Agriculture on control or management of problems which this animal occasionally causes. See Farmnote 114/2000.

Rhea americana Rhea, Greater A4,A5,A6, a , # +, $30 Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Serinus atrogularis Seedeater, Yellow-rumped; Angolan Singing Finch


Serinus canaria Canary, Common exemptSerinus leucopygius Seedeater, White-

rumped; Grey Singing Finch


Serinus mozambicus Canary, Yellow-fronted; Green Singing Finch


Streptopelia chinensis Turtle-Dove, Spotted exempt, d Advice available from the Department of Agriculture on control or management of problems which this animal occasionally causes.

Streptopelia decaocto Dove, Collared; Collared Turtle-dove; Indian Ring Dove; Barbary Dove (fawn or white variations)

A1,A2,A6, # ii, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.


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Streptopelia senegalensis Turtle-Dove, Laughing exempt, d Advice available from the Department of Agriculture on control or management of problems which this animal occasionally causes.

Struthio camelus Ostrich A5 (running wild), b, c CALM import permit required. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Sturnus vulgaris Starling, Common A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote 128/2000.Sus scrofa Pig, Domestic exempt, b, c See Feral Pig. Sus scrofa Pig, Feral A4,A5,A6, b, # Although categories indicate import and

keeping allowed, permission is unlikely. See Domestic Pig. See Farmnote 110/2000, Farmnote 51/2003, Farmnote 36/2003.

Syrmaticus reevesii Pheasant, Reeves' exempt A CALM import permit applies. Check local authority regulations regarding number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.

Tadorna ferruginea Shelduck, Ruddy A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously been assessed (12/02) for recategorisation and found to present too high a risk.

Tadorna variegata Shelduck, Paradise A2,A4,A6, a , # +, free Please report this species if seen in the wild.

Tiaris canora Grassquit, Cuban; Cuban Finch


Trachemys scripta elegans Slider, Red-eared; Common Slider; Yellow-bellied Slider


Trichoglossus haematodus Lorikeet, Rainbow A2, a, (where at large, in areas south of the 20o parallel of latitude, excluding the Perth

Metropolitan area)

Please report this species if seen in the wild South of the 20º parallel of latitude, excluding the Perth Metropolitan area. See Farmnote 08/2002. Species assessed 11/05/01.

Turdus merula Blackbird; English Blackbird


Turdus philomelos Thrush, Song; English Song Thrush

A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.

Uraeginthus angolensis Cordon-bleu; Blue-breasted Cordon-bleu; Blue-breasted Waxbill


Uraeginthus bengalus Cordon-bleu, Red-cheeked


Uraeginthus cyanocephalus Cordon-bleu, Blue-capped; Blue-headed Cordon-bleu


Uraeginthus granatina Waxbill, Violet-eared; Common Grenadier


Uraeginthus ianthinogaster Grenadier, Purple; Purple Grenadier Waxbill


Varanus komodoensis Dragon, Komodo A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept except for scientific or educational purposes by public facilities.

Volatinia jacarina Grassquit, Blue-black; Jacarini Finch


Vulpes vulpes Fox; Red Fox A5 Foxes cannot be taken onto nature reserves or wildlife sanctuaries. See Farmnote 115/2000, Farmnote 62/2001,


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Farmnote 61/2003, Farmnote 91/2001.

Xenopus laevis Toad, African A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.

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