Cinnamon Antechinus

Antechinus leo

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae

About

The cinnamon antechinus, also known as the Iron Ranges antechinus and the Cape York antechinus, is a species of small carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. It is the only mammal endemic to Cape York Peninsula, being confined to semideciduous forest around the McIlraith and Iron Ranges. Along with the Atherton antechinus, it is the rarest in its genus.

Fun Fact

Along with the Atherton antechinus (Antechinus godmani), it is the rarest in its genus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range, being completely confined to a small area on Cape York Peninsula, where it inhabits semideciduous rainforest.

Diet

Feeds on various invertebrates.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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