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Brown Antechinus (Antechinus stuartii)

Brown Antechinus

Antechinus stuartii

About 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 species holds the world record for being the world's smallest semelparous mammal.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Brown Antechinus?

The scientific name of the Brown Antechinus is Antechinus stuartii.

How many Brown Antechinus sightings have been recorded?

677 observations of the Brown Antechinus have been recorded on iNaturalist.

677 observations on iNaturalist
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