Long-tailed Dunnart

Antechinomys longicaudatus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae

About

The long-tailed dunnart is an Australian dunnart that, like the little long-tailed dunnart, has a tail longer than its body. It is also one of the larger dunnarts at a length from snout to tail of 260–306 mm (10.2–12.0 in) of which head to anus is 80–96 mm (3.1–3.8 in) and tail 180–210 mm (7.1–8.3 in) long. Hind foot size is 18 mm (0.71 in), ear length of 21 mm (0.83 in) and with a weight of 15–20 g (0.53–0.71 oz).

Fun Fact

The litter is of up to 6 joeys.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat includes Acacia, rocky screes with hummock grass and shrubs, and tall open shrubland and woodlands.

Diet

Eats invertebrates like ants, beetles and centipedes.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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