Field Guide to NSW Fauna

Name: Field Guide to NSW Fauna
Author: Australian Museum

By: Australian Museum App

Explore over 1000 unique and diverse animal species in New South Wales.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

14,006 ▲ 1

Data as of 2026-08-25

Version:

Last updated: 2016-02-05

Ranking

#492,927 ▼ 1,047

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Field Guide to NSW Fauna is an indispensable Chrome extension designed for wildlife enthusiasts eager to explore and identify the diverse animal species of New South Wales. Featuring over 1000 species across birds, mammals, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and arachnids, this tool offers detailed descriptions, stunning images, conservation statuses, and interactive maps of recorded observations.

Perfect for use in urban, bush, and coastal environments, the extension enhances your ability to learn about local fauna wherever you are. Continuously updated by scientists with additional species, it is part of a suite of apps developed through the Inspiring Australia Unlocking Australia’s Potential grant program. Whether you're a casual nature lover or a dedicated researcher, this field guide offers a rich educational experience within your browser.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education

By:

Australian Museum

Downloads:

14,006 1

Version:

2 Last updated: 2016-02-05

Version code:

Creation date:

2014-04-30

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE Safe

Size:

333.77MB

Email:

ap*****@austmus.gov.au

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-25

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 492,927 ▼ 1,047

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Developed by:

Australian Museum

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.gov.austmus.fieldguide

Email:

ap*****@austmus.gov.au

Website:

http://australianmuseum.net.au/Field-Guide-to-NSW-Fauna-Mobile-App

User Reviews

The Field Guide to NSW Fauna app is praised for its offline functionality, helpfulness, and educational value. Users appreciate its free access and range of species. However, multiple users report crashes or issues opening the app on some Android devices, particularly Samsung models. The app's species coverage and accuracy have gaps, and some desire additional features like scats or tracks identification. Minor interface issues like scrolling mishaps also appear. Overall, it's a valuable tool but could improve stability, content breadth, and usability.

Pros

Works offline reliably
Helpful and educational for learning about NSW fauna
Free to use and user-friendly
Includes a wide variety of species
Runs well on some devices without issues

Cons

App crashes or won't open on some Android devices, especially Samsung
Some species data may be incomplete or inaccurate
Lacks certain features like scats and tracks identification
Missing many species, making it less comprehensive than desired
Scrolling through species lists can be accidentally disruptive

Recent reviews

Good to have app

st*****, 2020-12-19

This is such a helpful app. I use it frequently. It works offline and I've never had any issues getting it to run. However, while scrolling through the lists of species sometimes I accidentally end up hitting something and scrolling all the way to the bottom. I'm not sure why this is happening, I think it's some sort of issue with the touch function of the app. Please consider fixing this issue. Please also keep adding species and add some more photos of the existing species, e.g. of juveniles.