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Swamp antechinus

Order : Dasyuromorphia
Family : Dasyuridae
Species : Antechinus minimus

 

The Swamp antechinus is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the swamp antechinus

Gambier 5290 The Swamp Antechinus (Antechinus minimus) is a small carnivorous marsupial that primarily occurs in dense heath and sedgeland habitats of south-eastern Australia (A.

The Swamp Antechinus is only known to occur in one State park within the Central Highlands; a wildfire in this park could result in elimination of the species from the region.

The Swamp Antechinus is only known to occur in one State park within the Central Highlands; a wildfire in this park could result in elimination of the species from the region. (Full text)

Antechinus minimus, the Swamp Antechinus, is a small, rare marsupial. (Full text)

Swamp Antechinus The swamp antechinus is a similar weight to its relative, the dusky antechinus, but is distinguished by its slightly shorter snout. (Full text)

BehaviourThe swamp antechinus is most active at dusk, although it does regularly forage during the day. (Full text)

x&&i Status = Approved Last previewed on: 4 March 2005 22:29:17--> Home > Natural Environment > Wildlife and Game > Mammals > Carnivorous Marsupials and Bandicoots > Swamp Antechinus Swamp AntechinusThe swamp antechinus (Antechinus minimus) is a similar weight to its relative, the dusky antechinus, but is distinguished by its slightly shorter snout. (Full text)

DPIWE - Swamp AntechinusThe swamp antechinus is a similar weight to its relative, the dusky antechinus, but is distinguished by its slightly shorter snout. (Full text)

The swamp antechinus is a similar weight to its relative, the dusky antechinus, but is distinguished by its slightly shorter snout. (Full text)