Antechinus sp. (genus)

Unidentified Antechinus at Moruya, NSW

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Identification history

Antechinus sp. (genus)	17 Jan 2024	Liam.m
Antechinus sp. (genus)	22 Jun 2023	BelindaWilson
Unverified	21 Jun 2023	LisaH

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This is a big ask, and I understand that it will probably not be identifiable. Just wondered if there were any guesses on what this could be? Have just read about dunnarts - could it be a dunnart at all? The camera is situated about 2-3m from the water trough.

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BelindaWilson wrote:

22 Jun 2023

Hi @LisaH, thanks for the observation! Have you heard of antechinuses? They are larger than dunnarts, but in the same 'dasyurid' family (along with quolls and Tasmanian devils). Based on the pointed ears, roundness, climbing behaviour, and shortish tail - this animal gives the impression of an antechinus.

LisaH wrote:

22 Jun 2023

Thank you. I’m aware of antechinuses, and I’m pretty sure they are around here, but I’ve not seen one. I’ll look them up too now! Thanks again

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Location information

Maps Broulee Moruya Nature Observation Area
Places Moruya, NSW

Sighting information

1 Abundance
LisaH Recorded by
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Mammals Small Marsupials Antechinuses LisaH South Coast NatureMapr

Additional information

Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

Antechinus sp. (genus) Scientific name
Unidentified Antechinus Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 503.99m Recorded at altitude
Machine learning

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Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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