eDNA Biodiversity Detection
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Evidence & Context
The reference value representing the best available condition for a conservation area in the Australian Temperate Grassy Woodlands & Plains biome is defined as: A detected native vertebrate richness of 8-12 species from a single-season aquatic eDNA metabarcoding survey, which must include the presence of at least one EPBC-listed threatened species characteristic of the ecosystem (e.g., Murray Cod, Macquarie Perch, Southern Bell Frog), and a low proportion of invasive species (e.g., invasive species comprise less than 25% of the total number of species detected).
eDNA-based vertebrate biodiversity detection compositional benchmark including native species richness, presence of threatened species, and invasive species proportion.
This benchmark defines the expected native vertebrate species richness and conservation status for aquatic eDNA surveys in conservation areas of the Australian Temperate Grassy Woodlands & Plains biome, requiring 8-12 native species including at least one threatened species and a low invasive species proportion.
Derived from the Great Australian Wildlife Search (GAWS) program data, specifically from the Casuarina Sands (ACT) reference site, representing a high-quality, managed conservation area in the target biome.
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Murray–Darling Basin Authority. (2024). eDNA results reveal rich biodiversity in the Murray–Darling Basin. Joint Media Release.
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