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List Of Australian Monotremes And Marsupials
Mammals are divided into two subclasses based on reproductive techniques: egg laying mammals (the monotremes), and live birth mammals. The second subclass is divided into two infraclasses: pouched mammals (the marsupials) and placental mammals. Australia is home to two of the five extant species of monotremes and the majority of the world's marsupials (the remainder are from Papua New Guinea, eastern Indonesia and the Americas). The taxonomy is somewhat fluid; this list generally follows Menkhorst and Knight and Van Dyck and Strahan, with some input from the global list, which is derived from Gardner and Groves. This is a sub-list of the list of mammals of Australia. Conservation status listed follows the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (v. 2013.2; data current at 5 March 2014): - extinct - extinct in the wild - critically endangered - endangered - vulnerable - near threatened - least concern - data deficient - not evaluated Monotremata (monotremes) Ornithor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Mammals Of Papua New Guinea
This is a list of the mammal species recorded in Papua New Guinea. There are 244 mammal species in Papua New Guinea, of which seven are critically endangered, twelve are endangered and forty are vulnerable.This list is derived from the IUCN Red List which lists species of mammals and includes those mammals that have recently been classified as extinct (since 1500 AD). The taxonomy and naming of the individual species is based on those used in existing Wikipedia articles as of 21 May 2007 and supplemented by the common names and taxonomy from the IUCN, Smithsonian Institution, or University of Michigan where no Wikipedia article was available. Abbreviations The following tags are used to highlight each species' conservation status as assessed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature: Some species were assessed using an earlier set of criteria. Species assessed using this system have the following instead of near threatened and least concern categories: Subclass: Ther ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dasyuridae
The Dasyuridae are a family of marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea, including 71 extant species divided into 17 genera. Many are small and mouse-like or shrew-like, giving some of them the name marsupial mice or marsupial shrews, but the group also includes the cat-sized quolls, as well as the Tasmanian devil. They are found in a wide range of habitats, including grassland, underground, forests, and mountains, and some species are arboreal or semiaquatic. The Dasyuridae are often called the 'marsupial carnivores', as most members of the family are insectivores. Characteristics Most dasyurids are roughly the size of mice, but a few species are much larger. The smallest species is the Pilbara ningaui, which is from in length, and weighs just , while the largest, the Tasmanian devil, is long, and weighs from . The smaller dasyurids typically resemble shrews or mice in appearance, with long tails and narrow, pointed noses. The larger species bear a resemblance to such plac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crest-tailed Mulgara
The crest-tailed mulgara (''Dasycercus cristicauda''), is a small to medium-sized Australian carnivorous marsupial and a member of the family Dasyuridae (meaning "hairy tail") which includes quolls, dunnarts, the numbat, Tasmanian devil and extinct thylacine. The crest-tailed mulgara is among a group of native predatory mammals or mesopredators endemic to arid Australia.Pavey, C. R., Nano, C. E. M., Cooper, S. J. B., Cole, J. R., & McDonald, P. J. (2012). Habitat use, population dynamics and species identification of mulgara, Dasycercus blythi and D. cristicauda, in a zone of sympatry in central Australia. ''Australian Journal of Zoology'', 59(3), 156-169. doi:10.1071/ZO11052 Description The crest-tailed mulgara is a small to medium-sized mammal with sandy coloured fur on the upper parts leading to a darker grey on the under parts and inner limbs.Woolley, P.A. (2005). The species of ''Dasycercus'' Peters, 1875 (Marsupialia: Dasyuridae). ''Memoirs of Museum Victoria, 62''(2), 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brush-tailed Mulgara
The brush-tailed mulgara (''Dasycercus blythi''), previously the mulgara ''Dasycercus cristicauda'' is a medium sized carnivorous Australian marsupial species weighing approximately . The brush-tailed mulgara is sexually dimorphic with males being much larger than females. Their body length is , and tail length is . They store fat in their tail which at times can be over wide at the base. The taxonomy of the mulgaras has been confusing, but as of 2006, the species names were clarified as this species being Dasycercus blythi (previously D. cristicauda) and the crest-tailed mulgara (D. cristicauda) previously(D. hillieri) . Physical appearance ''Dasycercus blythi'' is a medium sized, sexually dimorphic carnivorous dasyurid. Female body mass is between 50 g and 90 g, with males weighing between 75 g and 120 g. Their body length is , and tail length is .Pavey, C., J. Cole, and J. Woinarski. "Brush-tailed Mulgara (Mulgara) Dasycercus Blythi." Threatened Species of the Northern Ter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dusky Antechinus
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. Taxonomy The dusky antechinus was described by English naturalist George Robert Waterhouse in 1840, the second antechinus to be described. It was named in honour of the zoologist and artist William Swainson. There are three subspecies: *''A. s. swainsonii'', found in Tasmania; *''A. s. insulanus'', found in the Grampians National Park, Victoria; *''A. s. mimetes'', found from south-eastern Queensland through eastern New South Wales to south-western Victoria. Description The dusky antechinus is the largest antechinus and can be found in two forms: a dark form and a pale form. It can be distinguished from its relatives by its much darker fur, which is also apparent in the pale form. Unusually for an antechinus, it is an entirely diurnal animal, and is active a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subtropical Antechinus
The subtropical antechinus (''Antechinus subtropicus'') is a species of small carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. It was previously thought to be conspecific with the brown antechinus (''Antechinus stuartii''). The subtropical antechinus is found south from Gympie in Queensland, Australia, to the far northeast of New South Wales, where it is essentially restricted to sub-tropical vine forest below 1000 m elevation. It is difficult to distinguish it from its close relatives, but its significant features include a long and narrow muzzle and a generally mid-brown colour. It is the largest of the brown antechinus The brown antechinus (''Antechinus stuartii''), also known as Stuart's antechinus and Macleay's marsupial mouse, is a species of small carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The males die after their first breeding season, and the specie ... complex. It mainly eats insects and after mating all of the males die of stress-related diseases, like many othe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brown Antechinus
The brown antechinus (''Antechinus stuartii''), also known as Stuart's antechinus and Macleay's marsupial mouse, is a species of small carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. The males die after their first breeding season, and the species holds the world record for being the world's smallest semelparous mammal. Description ''Antechinus stuartii'' is mostly light brown above, including the upper surfaces of its feet, and a lighter brown below and on its tail. Its body length is and its tail , and it weighs . Unlike in other members of '' Antechinus'', no pale-coloured eye ring occurs. '' Antechinus agilis'' is similar in appearance and difficult to distinguish except by its distribution. Taxonomy The brown antechinus was only the third in its genus to be described and as such, until recently, has included species such as the agile antechinus (''Antechinus agilis''), the subtropical antechinus (''Antechinus subtropicus''), and the tropical antechinus (''Antechinus adustu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swamp Antechinus
The swamp antechinus (''Antechinus minimus''), also known as the little Tasmanian marsupial mouse, is a species of shrew-like marsupial of the family Dasyuridae and as such is related to dunnarts, quolls and the Tasmanian devil. Taxonomy The swamp antechinus was first described in 1803 (the first of all the antechinuses) by Étienne Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, who placed it in the genus ''Dasyurus'' (quolls), hence its species name ''minimus'', which means "smallest". There are two recognised subspecies of the Swamp Antechinus: *''A. m. minimus'', found in Tasmania and Bass Strait; *''A. m. maritimus'', found on the mainland; this subspecies is declining and is classed as near threatened. Habitat and distribution The area inhabited by the subspecies ''A. m. maritimus'' is in the south of the central highlands, Wimmera and Alpine areas of Victoria and the extreme south of South Australia around Mount Gambier. For the nominate subspecies ''A. m. minimus'', the range is Tasmania, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinnamon Antechinus
The cinnamon antechinus (''Antechinus leo''), also known as the Iron Ranges antechinus and the Cape York antechinus, is a species of small carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. It is the only mammal endemic to Cape York Peninsula, being confined to semideciduous forest around the McIlraith and Iron Ranges. Along with the Atherton antechinus (''Antechinus godmani''), it is the rarest in its genus. Taxonomy The cinnamon antechinus was not scientifically described until 1980. It had previously been confused with both the yellow-footed antechinus (''A. flavipes rubeculus'') and the Atherton antechinus (''A. godmani''). A member of the dasyurid family, the species name of the cinnamon antechinus, ''leo'', refers to the lion-like cinnamon colour of its fur. Description The cinnamon antechinus is one of the largest of the antechinuses, and is more rufous than its relatives. It is nocturnal and arboreal, and feeds on various invertebrates. Like all antechinuses, the male ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atherton Antechinus
The Atherton antechinus (''Antechinus godmani''), also known as Godman's antechinus, is a species of small carnivorous marsupial native to Australia. It is one of the rarest members of its genus, and differs from other antechinuses in its more rufous body colour and small eyes. Taxonomy The Atherton antechinus was first described in 1923 by Oldfield Thomas. For many years, it was regarded as a subspecies of the yellow-footed antechinus (''A. flavipes''). A member of the dasyurid family, the Atherton antechinus is a member of the genus '' Antechinus'', of which it is one of the most restricted members. Description The Atherton antechinus is a dull brown colour, and is among the largest of the antechinuses. The species has an almost naked tail. The Atherton antechinus believed to be mostly nocturnal or crepuscular, and feeds mostly on terrestrial invertebrates. The mating season is July–August, after which all of the males die. Distribution and habitat The Atherton antechi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yellow-footed Antechinus
The yellow-footed antechinus (''Antechinus flavipes''), also known as the mardo, is a shrew-like marsupial found in Australia. One notable feature of the species is its sexual behavior. The male yellow-footed antechinus engages in such frenzied mating that its immune system becomes compromised, resulting in stress related death before it is one year old. Taxonomy The yellow-footed antechinus was described in 1838 by George Robert Waterhouse, referring to a specimen that was collected north of the Hunter River in New South Wales. The author tentatively placed the new species with the genus ''Phascogale'', recognising the similar dentition by reference to a description but without a skull for a closer comparison. The specific epithet ''flavipes'' means yellow-footed. The species has occasionally been combined with the ''Antechinus stuartii'' (brown antechinus). A member of the family Dasyuridae, the yellow-footed antechinus is the most widespread of all the members of its genus, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fawn Antechinus
The fawn antechinus (''Antechinus bellus'') is a species of small carnivorous marsupial found in northern Australia. It is the only '' Antechinus'' to be found in the Northern Territory and has a patchy, restricted range. Taxonomy The earliest scientific collection of a fawn antechinus was made by John T. Tunney, and the first zoological description was made in 1904 by the renowned biologist Oldfield Thomas, who gave it the species name ''bellus'', meaning beautiful. It has never been confused with other species. It is a member of the family Dasyuridae and of the genus '' Antechinus'' (meaning "hedgehog-equivalent"), which has nine other members. Description The fawn antechinus is unique among antechinuses, being considerably paler than many of its relatives. It is a light grey colour and is distinguished from the only other similar species in the area where it lives (the sandstone dibbler and the red-cheeked dunnart) by its larger size and paler colouring. It is insectivorous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
