Brown Antechinus

Antechinus stuartii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae

About

The brown antechinus, also known as Stuart's antechinus and Macleay's marsupial mouse, is a species of small carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The males die after their first breeding season, and the species holds the world record for being the world's smallest semelparous mammal.

Fun Fact

Male brown antechinus engage in such frenzied mating marathons — lasting up to 14 hours — that the stress hormones destroy their immune systems, and every single male dies within weeks of the breeding season.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Wet forests and heathlands

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

1-3 years

Threats

Habitat Fragmentation
Illegal Logging

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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