588 observationsLeast Concern
Brown Antechinus
Antechinus stuartii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Dasyuromorphia ›Family: Dasyuridae ›Genus: Antechinus
About
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Brown Antechinus is Antechinus stuartii.
- The Brown Antechinus has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Brown Antechinus belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Brown Antechinus belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Brown Antechinus belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Brown Antechinus belongs to the order Dasyuromorphia.
- Brown Antechinus belongs to the family Dasyuridae.
- Brown Antechinus belongs to the genus Antechinus.