 This birds live in the abundant waters of places like the huge Inkerman-Gilbrath Wetland, near the mouth of the catchment.The coastal margin of the Staaten River forms part of the Southeast Karumba Plan wetland aggregation, which is the best developed coastal wetland system in Queensland and provides critical habitat and breeding grounds for birds, fish, and other native wildlife.The Staaten River National Park in this area, covering around , is one of Australia's largest and most remote national parks.