Flora & Fauna

Rottnest boasts a rich variety of flora and fauna.

Fauna


The Island is home to many species of marine and land dwelling animals.

The Quokka
The most unique animal is the quokka, a small marsupial, which has the appearance of a pint-sized kangaroo. Popular with the tourists, it is important that these animals are not fed by kindly tourists as they can become very ill. To find out more about the quokka click the heading link above.

Reptiles & Amphibians
A broad array of reptiles and amphibians call Rottnest home. For more information click our reptile and amphibian title link above.

Bird life
Rottnest Island plays host to a wide range of birds, supported by a diverse range of prey habitats, including salt lakes, swamps and the ocean. Discover the types of bird inhabitants in more detail by clicking on the title link above.

Marine life
Rottnest Island has a variety of marine inhabitants, from exotic tropical fish, sea lions, sea stars to marine marvels such as the manta ray. The Island has 360 species of fish and twenty species of coral within the marine reserve. Rottnest's waters also attract the bottle-nose dolphin and the migration of humpback whales. To explore more detail about our marine inhabitants please click the title link above.


Flora

There are 140 indigenous species on Rottnest Island. The plants that exist on the island are hardy and able to withstand the exposure of the Island and adapt to high salinty levels. Discover more about our Island flora.
  • QuokkasQuokkas
  • Rottnest Island daisiesRottnest Island daisies
  • The Moaning FrogThe Moaning Frog
  • The Australian Mountain DuckThe Australian Mountain Duck