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The origin of most New Guinea fauna is closely linked to Australia. Gondwana began to break up 140 million years ago, and Sahul separated from Antarctica 50 million years ago. As it drifted north, New Guinea moved into the tropics. Throughout Papua New Guinea's geological history there have been many land connections with Australia.
This is a list of the endemic reptile species recorded in Papua New Guinea. [1] Turtles. Scientific name Common name Family ... Fauna of New Guinea;
Endemic fauna of Papua New Guinea (4 C, 236 P) I. Insects of Papua New Guinea (2 C, 44 P) M. Molluscs of Papua New Guinea (3 P) N. Fauna of New Britain (1 C, 18 P) V.
"The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Mammals of Papua New Guinea". IUCN. 2001 dead link ] "Mammal Species of the World". Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. 2005. Archived from the original on 27 April 2007 "Animal Diversity Web". University of Michigan Museum of Zoology. 1995–2006
The Tonda Wildlife Management Area is a wetland of international importance [3] and the largest protected area in Papua New Guinea. [4] It is located in the south-western corner of the Western Province and is contiguous with Wasur National Park of Indonesia. It forms part of the Trans Fly savanna and grasslands ecoregion.
Endemic birds of Papua New Guinea (132 P) Pages in category "Endemic fauna of Papua New Guinea" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 236 total.
Pages in category "Endemic reptile species of Papua New Guinea" The following 19 pages are in this category, out of 19 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
This is a list of the endemic amphibian species recorded in Papua New Guinea. [1] Species. Ceratobatrachidae. Cornufer adiastolus; ... Fauna of New Guinea;