Atherton antechinus vs balsam

Antechinus godmani compared with Impatiens noli-tangere

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atherton antechinus balsam
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Ericales (Ericales)
Family Dasyuridae Balsaminaceae
Genus Antechinus Impatiens
Species Antechinus godmani Impatiens noli-tangere

Conservation Status

Atherton antechinus

LC — Least Concern

balsam

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atherton antechinus balsam
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

balsam

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).

Atherton antechinus

The Atherton antechinus (Antechinus godmani) is a species in the genus Antechinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

balsam

The Balsam (Impatiens noli-tangere) is a species in the genus Impatiens. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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