Subtropical Antechinus (Antechinus subtropicus) — Least Concern Mammalia

Subtropical Antechinus

Antechinus subtropicus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae

About

The subtropical antechinus is a species of small carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae.

Fun Fact

It is the largest of the brown antechinus complex.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found south from Gympie in Queensland, Australia, to the far northeast of New South Wales, where it is essentially restricted to subtropical vine forest below 1000 m elevation.

Diet

Eats insects and after mating, all of the males die of stress-related diseases, like many other species in this family.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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