Fat-tailed Pseudantechinus

Pseudantechinus macdonnellensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae

About

The fat-tailed false antechinus, also called the fat-tailed pseudantechinus and red-eared antechinus, is a member of the order Dasyuromorphia. It is an inhabitant of western and central Australia. Its species name, macdonnellensis, refers to the MacDonnell Ranges near Alice Springs, where it was first discovered.

Fun Fact

It was first described in 1896 by Sir Walter Baldwin Spencer, who placed it in the genus Phascogale.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Rocky slopes and plains

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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