Atherton antechinus vs Broad-tailed Shadowdragon

Antechinus godmani compared with Neurocordulia michaeli

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atherton antechinus Broad-tailed Shadowdragon
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Insecta (Insects)
Order Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Odonata (Odonata)
Family Dasyuridae Corduliidae
Genus Antechinus Neurocordulia
Species Antechinus godmani Neurocordulia michaeli

Evolutionary Relationship

Atherton antechinus and Broad-tailed Shadowdragon share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Atherton antechinus

LC — Least Concern

Broad-tailed Shadowdragon

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atherton antechinus Broad-tailed Shadowdragon
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Broad-tailed Shadowdragon

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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.

Broad-tailed Shadowdragon

The Broad-Tailed Shadowdragon (Neurocordulia michaeli) is a species in the genus Neurocordulia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

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