Eastern Red-cheeked Dunnart

Sminthopsis virginiae

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae

About

The red-cheeked dunnart is an Australasian marsupial so called because of the distinctive red hair on its cheek. Its total length is 167–270 mm (6.6–10.6 in); its average body length is 80–135 mm (3.1–5.3 in) with a tail of 87–135 mm (3.4–5.3 in). Ear length is 12–13 mm (0.47–0.51 in). Its weight varies between 18 and 75 g. Its tail is thin and pale pink.

Fun Fact

Its weight varies between 18 and 75 g (0.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in the Queensland around the North Gulf, NE coasts, Mackay to Cape York.

Diet

Diet includes insects and small vertebrates.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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