Butler's Dunnart
Sminthopsis butleri
High risk of extinction in the wild
Source: IUCN Red List
About the Butler's Dunnart
The Carpentarian dunnart (Sminthopsis butleri) also known as the Butler's dunnart with a puffy brown or mouse grey colour above and the underside of white, similar to its close relative the Kakadu dunnart. Head to anus length is 75-88mm with a tail of 72-90mm long for a total length of 147-178mm. Weight varies from 10-20g depending on a variety of factors including sex, food abundance, habitat etc.
Key Facts
- Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Butler's Dunnart?
The scientific name of the Butler's Dunnart is Sminthopsis butleri.
Is the Butler's Dunnart endangered?
The Butler's Dunnart is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
How many Butler's Dunnart sightings have been recorded?
2 observations of the Butler's Dunnart have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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