Flora & Fauna

The species that live in and around Tomahawk — recorded, photographed and growing with every contribution.

Coastal Wattle šŸ“· Tatters ✾
Species Spotlight

Coastal Wattle

Acacia longifolia sophorae

Plant Life Not Evaluated

A common coastal tree or shrub like most members of the genus, the mature plant does not have true leaves but has leaf-like flattened stems called phyllodes. In A.sophorae the phyllodes are oval shaped between 5 and 10 c…

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Five categories cover everything from the reefs to the treetops.

Various fish swimming around a rocky reef at Tomahawk

Sea Life

The species that can be found in our waterways and the sea in and around our area

409 species recorded Explore Sea Life
White flower of the Correa alba plant

Plant Life

The plants and fungi species that can be found growing in and around our area

75 species recorded Explore Plant Life
Red bellied pademelon fighting with a Brush tail possum

Wild Life

The marsupials and reptiles etc. that can be found in and around our area

18 species recorded Explore Wild Life
A flock of Cormorants standing on a rock

Bird Life

The bird species that can be found living and visting in and around our area

37 species recorded Explore Bird Life
Caterpillars on a leaf

Bug Life

The bugs, insects or creepy crawlies that can be found in and around our area

127 species recorded Explore Bug Life
For more details, visit ourtasmania.au — statewide species reference

Disclaimer: A lot of work goes into making sure identifications, descriptions, sizes, habitats and distribution details are as accurate as possible — but this information is ever-changing, so no guarantee is offered that it is correct or currently valid. Treat it as a guide and do a little of your own research for the latest word. Feedback and corrections are always welcome.