Long-tailed Planigale
Planigale ingrami
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae
About
The long-tailed planigale, also known as Ingram's planigale or the northern planigale, is the smallest of all marsupials, and one of the smallest of all mammals. It is rarely seen but is a quite common inhabitant of the blacksoil plains, clay-soiled woodlands, and seasonally flooded grasslands of Australia's Top End.
Fun Fact
The long-tailed planigale (Planigale ingrami), also known as Ingram's planigale or the northern planigale, is the smallest of all marsupials, and one of the smallest of all mammals.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found across northern Australia from the Pilbara through the Great Sandy Desert and the Kimberley region in Western Australia to the Barkly Tableland in the Northern Territory and Townsville in Queensland.
Diet
Eats only the soft parts, discarding the head and wings.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance