Tasman Peninsula Dusky Antechinus

Antechinus vandycki

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae

About

Antechinus vandycki, the Tasman Peninsula dusky antechinus, is a species of marsupial in the family Dasyuridae. It was first described in 2015 by Andrew Baker and his group of scientists in southeast Tasmania. In October 2021, only eight specimens were known.

Fun Fact

In October 2021, only eight specimens were known.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in the region of Tasmania known as the Tasman Peninsula, although it is possible it also resides in the Forestier Peninsula.

Diet

Diet consists mainly of invertebrates, such as spiders and insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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