Camera Trap Detection Rate

AUS-TGP-CON-CTR General Moderate confidence

Benchmark Value

20 Detections per 100 trap-nights
Direction: Higher is desirable ↑
Form: Point

Scoring Curve

This curve shows how a field measurement for this indicator would score across all available benchmark forms in this context. The scoring engine uses 2 benchmarks together — the OptimalRange form drives the primary score, while 1 guard(s) constrain the result.

Contributing Benchmarks

OptimalRange Primary Point Guard

Evidence & Context

Benchmark Reference Value: 20 detections / 100 trap-nights

Metric Definition:

the number of unique detections (separated per 30 minutes) of a species in 100 camera-based survey days

Benchmark Definition:

Baseline activity level for a diverse community of small-to-medium-sized native mammals in a high-quality, protected temperate grassy woodland ecosystem.

Justification:

The benchmark represents the aggregated activity for a community of native small-to-medium-sized ground-dwelling mammals in a large, well-managed protected area, which is considered a 'best-on-offer' condition for this endangered biome.

Sources (1)

Preview of Fat-tailed dunnarts (Sminthopsis crassicaudata) of the Werribee grasslands: a case study of a species in decline - CSIRO PUBLISHING | Australian Journal of Zoology, accessed August 12, 2025,
Fat-tailed dunnarts (Sminthopsis crassicaudata) of the Werribee grasslands: a case study of a species in decline - CSIRO PUBLISHING | Australian Journal of Zoology, accessed August 12, 2025, Journal

Ecological Health Performance Scorecard: Kosciuszko National ...

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Supporting Sources (14)

Additional references from the underlying research that informed this benchmark.

Preview of (PDF) Immersive landscapes: modelling ecosystem reference conditions in virtual reality, accessed August 12, 2025,
(PDF) Immersive landscapes: modelling ecosystem reference conditions in virtual reality, accessed August 12, 2025,
Contextual Support Journal

(PDF) Immersive landscapes: modelling ecosystem reference conditions in virtual reality, accessed August 12, 2025,

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Preview of A new framework for selecting environmental surrogates | Request PDF - ResearchGate, accessed August 12, 2025,
A new framework for selecting environmental surrogates | Request PDF - ResearchGate, accessed August 12, 2025,
Contextual Support Methodology Source

A new framework for selecting environmental surrogates | Request PDF - ResearchGate

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Preview of Achieving ecological integrity in protected areas: aligning fire ..., accessed August 12, 2025,
Achieving ecological integrity in protected areas: aligning fire ..., accessed August 12, 2025,
Contextual Support Direct Evidence Journal

Gaps in Monitoring Leave Northern Australian Mammal Fauna with Uncertain Futures

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Preview of ACT conservation research:the effects of ... - ACT Government, accessed August 12, 2025,
ACT conservation research:the effects of ... - ACT Government, accessed August 12, 2025,
Direct Evidence

Population dynamics of Eastern grey kangaroos in temperate grasslands

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Preview of ESA 2012 Annual Conference - DBCA Library, accessed August 12, 2025,
ESA 2012 Annual Conference - DBCA Library, accessed August 12, 2025,
Contextual Support Methodology Source Journal

(PDF) Immersive landscapes: modelling ecosystem reference conditions in virtual reality

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Preview of Gaps in Monitoring Leave Northern Australian Mammal Fauna with Uncertain Futures, accessed August 12, 2025,
Gaps in Monitoring Leave Northern Australian Mammal Fauna with Uncertain Futures, accessed August 12, 2025,
Contextual Support Journal

SOUTH-WESTERN CYPRESS STATE FORESTS - Natural Resources Commission - NSW Government

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Preview of MAULES CREEK COAL MINE BIODIVERSITY ... - Whitehaven Coal, accessed August 12, 2025,
MAULES CREEK COAL MINE BIODIVERSITY ... - Whitehaven Coal, accessed August 12, 2025,
Contextual Support Journal

Achieving ecological integrity in protected areas: aligning fire ...

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Preview of NESP-EP: FARM PROFITABILITY & BIODIVERSITY | Pure Advantage, accessed August 12, 2025,
NESP-EP: FARM PROFITABILITY & BIODIVERSITY | Pure Advantage, accessed August 12, 2025,
Contextual Support Journal

The importance of travelling stock reserves for maintaining high-quality threatened temperate woodlands - Luke S. O'Loughlin

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Preview of Population dynamics of Eastern grey kangaroos in temperate grasslands, accessed August 12, 2025,
Population dynamics of Eastern grey kangaroos in temperate grasslands, accessed August 12, 2025,
Contextual Support GreyLiterature

Population dynamics of Eastern grey kangaroos in temperate grasslands, accessed August 12, 2025,

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Preview of Restoring Australia's temperate grasslands and grassy woodlands | Request PDF - ResearchGate, accessed August 12, 2025,
Restoring Australia's temperate grasslands and grassy woodlands | Request PDF - ResearchGate, accessed August 12, 2025,
Contextual Support

Restoring Australia's temperate grasslands and grassy woodlands | Request PDF - ResearchGate

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Preview of SOUTH-WESTERN CYPRESS STATE FORESTS - Natural Resources Commission - NSW Government, accessed August 12, 2025,
SOUTH-WESTERN CYPRESS STATE FORESTS - Natural Resources Commission - NSW Government, accessed August 12, 2025,
Contextual Support Journal

ACT conservation research:the effects of ... - ACT Government

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Preview of Taking the threat out of threatened species, accessed August 12, 2025,
Taking the threat out of threatened species, accessed August 12, 2025,
Contextual Support GreyLiterature

Taking the threat out of threatened species, accessed August 12, 2025,

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Preview of The importance of travelling stock reserves for ... - Luke S. O'Loughlin, accessed August 12, 2025
The importance of travelling stock reserves for ... - Luke S. O'Loughlin, accessed August 12, 2025
Contextual Support Journal

Taking the threat out of threatened species

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Preview of Woodlands for Wildlife: ACT Lowland ... - ACT Government, accessed August 12, 2025,
Woodlands for Wildlife: ACT Lowland ... - ACT Government, accessed August 12, 2025,
Contextual Support

MAULES CREEK COAL MINE BIODIVERSITY ... - Whitehaven Coal

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Context

  • Region Australia
  • Biome Temperate Grassy Woodlands & Plains
  • Land Use Conservation / Protected Natural Areas
  • Assessment Pristine Reference
  • Vegetation Woodland
  • Evidence Type ReferenceCondition

Lifecycle

  • Status Active
  • Version 1
  • Effective From 31 May 2026

Notes

The value is conservative and based on explicitly reported, effort-standardized data.

Related Benchmarks

Other benchmarks in the AUS-TGP-CON-CTR family.

3 Detections per 100 trap-nights Moderate
Conservation / Protected Natural Areas · Not Stated
MaximumOnly Active v1
— Detections per 100 trap-nights Moderate
Conservation / Protected Natural Areas · Pristine Reference · Woodland
OptimalRange Active v1