New Guinean Quoll

Dasyurus albopunctatus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae

About

The New Guinean quoll, also known as the New Guinea quoll or New Guinea native cat, is a carnivorous marsupial mammal native to New Guinea. It is the second-largest surviving marsupial carnivore of New Guinea. It is known as suatg in the Kalam language of Papua New Guinea.

Fun Fact

It is the second-largest surviving marsupial carnivore of New Guinea.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives throughout the forests of New Guinea at elevations up to 11,000 ft (3300 m) but usually closer to 3,000 ft (900 m).

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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