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===Fauna=== There are many animal species present in the Mole Creek Karst National Park that are both unique to the Karst system, and listed as protected cave species. The glow worms Arachnocampus tasmaniensis inhabit many of the caves present in the Mole Creek Karst National Park, and also provide one of the main tourist attractions to the area. The Marakoopa Cave houses one of the most spectacular glow-worm displays in the entire system, and is a major tourist attraction on the guided cave tours.<ref name=eberhard2000>{{cite book|last1=Eberhard|first1=S|title=Reconnaissance Survey of Cave Fauna Management Issues in the Mole Creek Karst National Park, Tasmania|date=2000|publisher=Nature Conservation Branch, Department of Primary Industries, Water and Environment|location=Hobart}}</ref> The karst system is also home to many other protected cave species, such as crickets ''Micropathus cavernicola'', and ''Parvotettix geode''; beetles, ''Tasmanotrechus cockerilli''; harvestman, ''Hickmanoxyomma gibbergunyar''; and ''pseudoscorpions Pseudotyrannochthonius typhlus''.<ref name=eberhard2000 /> Three species present in the system, listed on the Tasmanian ''Threatened Species Protection Act 1995'', are endemic to the area and confined to the cave systems. ''Tasmanotrechus cockerilli'', a beetle present in the cave systems is a rare and highly cave modified beetle, having evolved to live in a dark cave environment, its eyes have become vestigial. ''T. cockerilli'' belongs to the Tribe ''Trechinae'' (Family ''Carabidae'') and is listed as vulnerable on the ''Threatened Species Protection Act 1995''.<ref name=eberhard2000 /> Pseudotyrannochthonius typhlus, is known as the Mole Creek Cave Pseudoscorpion, and is an incredibly rare animal that makes its home in caves within the Mole Creek karst system. It is known from only about a dozen specimens, and is very rarely sighted. It is listed as rare on the ''Threatened Species Protection Act 1995''.<ref name=eberhard2000 /> Finally, ''Hickmanoxyomma gibbergunyar'' also known as the Mole Creek Cave Harvestman is a troglobite species, present in many of the cave systems in the Mole Creek area, and is endemic to the Mole Creek Karst. This species is also listed as rare by the Tasmanian ''Threatened Species Protection Act 1995''.<ref name=eberhard2000 /> There is a variety of bacteria, algae and fungi associated with the caves which are believed to be involved in crystalline and amorphous speleothem germination and growth.<ref name=parks2004>{{cite book|last1=Parks and Wildlife Service|title=Mole Creek Karst National Park and Conservation Area Management Plan 2004|date=2004|publisher=Parks and Wildlife Services|location=Hobart}}</ref> The following is a list of some of the species within the Mole Creek Karst National Park; both within the caves, and in the surrounding forests. The following species are considered endangered, vulnerable and rare by the ''Threatened Species Protection Act 1995''.<ref name=parks2004 /> *''Accipiter novaehollandiae'' (Grey Goshawk) '''Endangered''' *''Parameles gunnii gunnii'' (Eastern Barred Bandicoot) '''Vulnerable''' *''Aquila audax fleayi'' (Wedge-Tailed Eagle) '''Endangered''' *''Pseudotyrannochthonius typhlus'' (Cave Pseudoscorpion (Mole Creek)) '''Rare''' *''Astacopsis gouldi'' (Giant Freshwater Crayfish) '''Vulnerable''' *''Tasmanotrechus cockerilli'' (Cave Beetle (Mole Creek)) '''Rare''' *''Hickmanoxyomma gibbergunyar'' (Cave Harvestman) '''Rare''' The Giant Freshwater Crayfish species ''Astacopsis gouldi'' is also considered vulnerable by the Australian ''[[Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999]]''.<ref name=parks2004 />
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