Crest-tailed Mulgara

Dasycercus cristicauda

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae

About

The crest-tailed mulgara is a small Australian carnivorous marsupial. It was previously recognised as a senior synonym of the ampurta, but is now believed to be a separate extinct taxon. The same investigation also described the southern mulgara, and the northern mulgara, which were split from D. cristicauda. As a result of the taxonomic changes to this taxon, it is believed that D. cristicauda is now only known from subfossil specimens and the single live caught holotype specimen.

Fun Fact

cristicauda is now only known from subfossil specimens and the single live caught holotype specimen.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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