Lesser Hairy-footed Dunnart

Sminthopsis youngsoni

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Dasyuromorphia · Dasyuridae

About

The lesser hairy-footed dunnart is a small carnivorous Australian marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. It is a widespread and fairly common species, being found in many desert areas of Western Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland. Its foraging strategies have been studied by Haythornthwaite and Dickman.

Fun Fact

Its foraging strategies have been studied by Haythornthwaite and Dickman.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in many desert areas of Western Australia, Northern Territory and Queensland.

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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