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Dusky antechinus

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The dusky antechinus, also known as Swainson's antechinus or the dusky marsupial mouse, is a species of small carnivorous marsupial in the family Dasyuridae, found in Australia. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Classification
Diet
Carnivore 1
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 1
Living or Extinct
Yes 2
Scientific Name
Antechinus swainsonii 2
Conservation Status
Least Concern 1
Comparison
CITES Appendix
Not Listed 3
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Dasyuridae, Taxa
Source Dusky antechinus (Wikidata)

In Biome

Source Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Antechinus swainsonii

In Ecosystem

Heath, Ecosystems
Source Dusky antechinus (Wikipedia)
In the Other Atlases

Found In

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject is found.

Sources
1. Dusky antechinus (Wikipedia)
  • Introduction
    The dusky antechinus (Antechinus swainsonii), also known as Swainson's antechinus or the dusky marsupial mouse, is a species of small marsupial carnivore, a member of the family Dasyuridae. It is found in Australia.
  • Distribution and habitat
    It is most common in mountainous regions, including Kosciuszko National Park and the Brindabella Ranges, where they are found in alpine heath or tall open forest with a dense understorey.
  • Infobox: status
    LC
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2. Dusky antechinus (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Wikidata Q133332 (P225 taxon name)
  • Statements section, conservation status (P141)
    IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): least concern.
  • Child Taxon Of: Dasyuridae, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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3. Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Antechinus swainsonii
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
  • Conservation Status: CITES
    CITES No special status
  • In Biome: Tropical Rainforest, Habitat Regions, biome: rainforest
    rainforest rainforest
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