Bronze Quoll (Dasyurus spartacus) — Near Threatened Mammalia

Bronze Quoll

Dasyurus spartacus

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae

About

The bronze quoll is a species of quoll found only in the Trans-Fly savanna and grasslands of Papua New Guinea and South Papua in Indonesia.

Fun Fact

It is the largest surviving marsupial carnivore of New Guinea, after the thylacine's extirpation from New Guinea thousands of years ago.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found only in the Trans-Fly savanna and grasslands of Papua New Guinea and South Papua in Indonesia.

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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