Rusty Antechinus

Antechinus adustus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae

About

The tropical antechinus, also known as the rusty antechinus, is a species of small marsupial carnivore, particularly closely related to the brown antechinus.

Fun Fact

It shares the unusual mating behaviour of many of its relatives in that shortly after the breeding season all males die from stress-related disease.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in a small area of tropical vine forest from Paluma (near Townsville) to Mount Spurgeon (near Mossman) in northeastern Queensland, Australia.

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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