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Swamp Antechinus (Antechinus minimus)

Swamp Antechinus

Antechinus minimus

About the 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.

Key Facts

  • Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Swamp Antechinus?

The scientific name of the Swamp Antechinus is Antechinus minimus.

How many Swamp Antechinus sightings have been recorded?

93 observations of the Swamp Antechinus have been recorded on iNaturalist.

93 observations on iNaturalist
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