Giles' Planigale

Planigale gilesi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae

About

The paucident planigale, also known as Giles' planigale, is a very small species of carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae.

Fun Fact

The paucident planigale is the smallest mammal to display basking behavior in the wild in order to reduce energy requirements, particularly in winter.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in arid inland areas from Lake Eyre, South Australia, to Moree, New South Wales, and from Mildura, Victoria, to the southwestern Northern Territory.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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