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Phascogalini
The Phascogalini are a tribe in the family Dasyuridae, comprising seven genera of small marsupials native to Australia and New Guinea. Classification * Tribe Phascogalini ** Genus '' Antechinus'' *** Tropical antechinus, ''Antechinus adustus'' *** Agile antechinus, ''Antechinus agilis'' *** Fawn antechinus, ''Antechinus bellus'' *** Yellow-footed antechinus, ''Antechinus flaviceps'' *** Atherton antechinus, ''Antechinus godmani'' *** Cinnamon antechinus, ''Antechinus leo'' *** Swamp antechinus, ''Antechinus minimus'' *** Brown antechinus, ''Antechinus stuartii'' *** Subtropical antechinus, ''Antechinus subtropicus'' *** Dusky antechinus, ''Antechinus swainsonii'' ** Genus ''Murexia'' *** Short-furred dasyure, ''Murexia longicaudata'' *** Long-nosed dasyure, ''Murexia naso'' *** Black-tailed dasyure, ''Murexia melanurus'' *** Habbema dasyure, ''Murexia habbema'' *** Broad-striped dasyure, ''Murexia rothschildi'' *** Murexia xenochromus *** Murexia hageni ** Genus ''Phascogale ... [...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] |
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] |
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] |
Red-tailed Phascogale
The red-tailed phascogale (''Phascogale calura''), also known as the red-tailed wambenger, red-tailed mousesack or kenngoor, is a small carnivorous marsupial found in inland areas of south-western Western Australia, and has been reintroduced in sanctuaries in WA and the Northern Territory. It is listed as near threatened by the IUCN Red List, vulnerable under the federal ''EPBC Act'', and its status varies between extinct and conservation-dependent under respective legislation in other states and territories of Australia. It is closely related to the brush-tailed phascogale (''Phascogale tapoatafa''), but is smaller and browner. Taxonomy The red-tailed phascogale or ''Phascogale calura'' is one of three members of the phascogale genus, the others being the brush-tailed phascogale (''P. tapoatafa'') and the Northern brush-tailed phascogale (''P. pirata''). The species was described in 1844 by ornithologist John Gould. Its scientific name means "beautiful-tailed pouched-weasel". ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murexia Hageni
The Habbema dasyure (''Murexia habbema'') is a species of marsupial in the family Dasyuridae found in West Papua, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country i .... Its natural habitat is rocky areas. Some authorities place it in the separate genus ''Micromurexia''. References Dasyuromorphs Mammals of Papua New Guinea Mammals of Western New Guinea Mammals described in 1941 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Marsupials of New Guinea {{marsupial-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Murexia Xenochromus
''Murexia'' is a genus of mice-sized dasyure, in the marsupial order Dasyuromorphia. They are found in Papua, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Species The genus was previously considered a monotypic genus, but now seven species are recognised. *''Murexia longicaudata'' (short-furred dasyure) *''Murexia naso'' (long-nosed dasyure) *''Murexia melanurus'' (black-tailed dasyure) *''Murexia habbema'' (Habbema dasyure) *''Murexia rothschildi'' (broad-striped dasyure) *''Murexia xenochromus'' (grey dasyure) *''Murexia hageni The Habbema dasyure (''Murexia habbema'') is a species of marsupial in the family Dasyuridae found in West Papua, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officia ...'' (Hagen dasyure) References External links * Dasyuromorphs Mammals of Papua New Guinea Mammals of Western New Guinea Marsupials of New Guinea {{Marsupial-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Broad-striped Dasyure
The broad-striped dasyure (''Murexia rothschildi'') is a species of marsupial in the family Dasyuridae. It is endemic to Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. Some authorities place it in the monotypic In biology, a monotypic taxon is a taxonomic group (taxon) that contains only one immediately subordinate taxon. A monotypic species is one that does not include subspecies or smaller, infraspecific taxa. In the case of genera, the term "unispec ... genus ''Paramurexia''. References Dasyuromorphs Mammals of Papua New Guinea Mammals described in 1938 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Marsupials of New Guinea {{marsupial-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Habbema Dasyure
The Habbema dasyure (''Murexia habbema'') is a species of marsupial in the family Dasyuridae found in West Papua, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country i .... Its natural habitat is rocky areas. Some authorities place it in the separate genus ''Micromurexia''. References Dasyuromorphs Mammals of Papua New Guinea Mammals of Western New Guinea Mammals described in 1941 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Marsupials of New Guinea {{marsupial-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Black-tailed Dasyure
The black-tailed dasyure (''Murexia melanurus'') is a species of marsupial in the family Dasyuridae. Range and habitat The Black-tailed dasyure is native to New Guinea, where it ranges across the Central Cordillera of Western New Guinea, which is part of Indonesia, and of Papua New Guinea. It is also present in the Arfak Mountains of Western New Guinea and the Torricelli Mountains in northern Papua New Guinea. It is found from sea level to mid-montane areas up to 2,800 meters elevation. Its natural habitat is forest, including lowland rain forest and montane rain forest (mid-montane forest, beech forest, pandanus forest, and mossy forest). It is fairly abundant across its range, and its population is stable. Breeding The Black-tailed dasyure breeds throughout the year. Females have up to four young. References External linksScientists discover new species with fatal attraction on Queensland's Gold Coast hinterland€”Australian Broadcasting Corporation The Australian B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Long-nosed Dasyure
The long-nosed dasyure (''Murexia naso'') is a species of marsupial in the family Dasyuridae. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country i .... Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. References Dasyuromorphs Mammals described in 1911 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Marsupials of New Guinea {{marsupial-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Short-furred Dasyure
The short-furred dasyure (''Murexia longicaudata''), also known as the short-haired marsupial mouse, is a member of the order Dasyuromorphia. It was once recognised as the only species in the genus ''Murexia'', but now five species are recognised. It lives in Papua, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Description Males weigh 114–434g, while the much smaller females only weigh 57–88g. Its fur is a dull grayish brown on top, and its belly is a light beige. Its long, sparsely haired tail has a few long hairs at the tip. Habitat and Behaviour The short-furred dasyure inhabits forests of all types from lowlands to elevations of 2,200 m. It typically nests high in the canopy, but may also shelter on the ground. Females can mate all year round. Up to four young are born per litter, which grow up in the mother's pouch. Conservation Status Its population is considered stable, so the species is listed as "Least Concern" by the IUCN. Systematics The short-furred dasyure used to ... [...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] |
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