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Brush-tailed phascogale

Order : Dasyuromorphia
Family : Dasyuridae
Species : Phascogale tapoatafa

 

The Brush-tailed phascogale is listed as Near Threatened (Near Threatened (NT), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future, or LR/nt), is close to qualifying for or is likely to qualify for a threatened category in the near future, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the brush-tailed phascogale

" Dr Soderquist said Brush-tailed Phascogales are known to occur in drier, open forest and woodland habitats similar to habitats which can be found on the north west slopes extending as far west as the Pilliga and Goonoo forests.

Distribution The Brush-tailed Phascogale is found along the eastern seaboard to the western slopes of the Dividing Range, from southern Queensland to Victoria.

Movement: The brush tailed phascogale is a agile animal and it can climb very well.

Potential Availability Rating C: Nesting Requirements met Brush-tailed Phascogale (Phascogale tapoatafa) is the only C rated species in land system Bul.

Squirrel Gliders, Swift Parrots, Superb Parrots, Turquoise Parrots, Regent Honeyeaters, Barking Owls and Brush-tailed Phascogales are just some of the species reliant on this forest type for their survival.

The BRUSH-TAILED PHASCOGALE is by far the most arboreal of the dasyurids.

The Brush-tailed Phascogale or Tuan (Phascogale tapoatafa) is a native carnivorous marsupial, about the size of a large kitten (Head-body length: 150-250 mm), with a black bottlebrush tail.

The litter size for the Brush-Tailed Phascogale is usually around 3 to 8 babies.

41 oz) Brush-tailed phascogales are squirrel-sized marsupial mice with a head and body length (excluding the tail) of between 160-230mm. (Full text)

Behavior Phascogale tapoatafa is an arboreal forager. (Full text)

The Brush-tailed Phascogale Phascogale tapoatafa is a medium-sized carnivorous dasyurid that is now considered to be rare in Victoria. (Full text)

Brush-tailed Phascogales are large Dasyurids or carnivorous marsupials. (Full text)

While spotlighting there is also the opportunity to view no less than four other possum and glider species – the feathertail and sugar gliders and common brushtail and ringtail possums - all while keeping in mind that brush-tailed phascogales are a possibility. (Full text)

Brush-tailed phascogales are speedy, elusive little tree-dwellers. (Full text)

uk Phascogale tapoatafa - profile (PDF 530 KB)[PDF File]THREATENED SPECIES INFORMATION Conservation status The Brush-tailed Phascogale is listed as a Vulnerable Species on Schedule 2 of the Threatened. (Full text)

Sharon & Scott Butler The Brush-tailed Phascogale is a large rat or (Full text)

Special note: The phascogale is temporarily off-display at Perth Zoo The Brush-tailed Phascogale is a small carnivorous marsupial (dasyurid) with a highly arboreal nature. (Full text)

The Brush-tailed Phascogales are proudly sponsored by Alcoa. (Full text)

Abstract The brush-tailed phascogale (Phascogale tapoatafa) is considered locally rare and vulnerable, despite being found in all mainland (Full text)

The brush-tailed phascogale (Phascogale tapoatafa) is listed as VULNERABLE on the schedules of the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act. (Full text)

1. Phascogale, genus Phascogale -- (pouched mice)
Phascogale
genus Phascogale
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