Spinifex Mulgara

Dasycercus blythi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae

About

The brush-tailed mulgara is a medium sized carnivorous Australian marsupial species. The species is sexually dimorphic with males being much larger than females. Their body length is 12 to 17 cm, and tail length is 6–10 cm (2.4–3.9 in). They store fat in their tail, which at times can be over 16 mm (0.63 in) wide at the base.

Fun Fact

blythi, their spinifex habitat is considered unusual, as it provides a less stable environment that is prone to wildfire.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurring from Queensland to near-coastal Western Australia.

Diet

Eating a wide range of invertebrates, frogs, reptiles, and small mammals.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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