Slender-tailed Dunnart

Sminthopsis murina

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae

About

The slender-tailed dunnart, also known as the common dunnart in Australia, is a dasyurid marsupial. It has an average body length of 7 to 12 centimeters (2.8–4.7 in) with a tail length of 5.5 to 13 centimetres (2.2–5.1 in). It weighs 25–40.8 grams for males and 16.5–25.4 grams for females.

Fun Fact

It has an average body length of 7 to 12 centimeters (2.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to the east and south-east coast and interior of Australia, from the Cape York Peninsula to the Port Lincoln area of South Australia.

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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