Ecosystems of the Fraser Coast Region

Fraser Coast Regional Ecosystem Information

Regional Ecosystem 12.5.5

Biodiversity Status Of concern

Priority 2

Short Description Eucalyptus portuensis, Corymbia intermedia open forest on remnant Tertiary surfaces. Usually deep red soils

Notes According to the Australian Plant Census Eucalyptus portuensis now known as Eucalyptus acmenoides (February 2016). However Queensland Flora Census 2022 has this as a distinct species which is present in Wide Bay district. Potential koala habitat.

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Fraser Coast Region Distribution All polygons in one area stretching from Susan River across Tandora and into Prawle.

Long Description Eucalyptus portuensis, Corymbia intermedia shrubby open forest to woodland. Occurs on complex of remnant Tertiary surfaces and sedimentary rocks. Not a Wetland. (BVG1M: 9g).

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