Gilbert's Dunnart
Sminthopsis gilberti
Conservation Status
Least ConcernMammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae
About
Gilbert's dunnart is a dunnart, described in 1984. The length from snout to tail being 15.5–18 cm (6.1–7.1 in) of which the head and body are 8–9 cm (3.1–3.5 in) and the tail 7.5–9 cm (3.0–3.5 in). The hind foot size is 18 mm (0.71 in), the ear length is 21 mm (0.83 in) and with the weight is 14–25 g (0.49–0.88 oz).
Fun Fact
Gilbert's dunnart is found in the southern wheat belt of Western Australia close to Perth and the Swan River, as well as the Roe plain near the South Australian border.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the southern wheat belt of Western Australia close to Perth and the Swan River, as well as the Roe plain near the South Australian border.
Diet
Primarily eats insects.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance