Atherton antechinus vs Candelabra Duster

Antechinus godmani compared with Athelia arachnoidea

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atherton antechinus Candelabra Duster
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Atheliales (Atheliales)
Family Dasyuridae Atheliaceae
Genus Antechinus Athelia
Species Antechinus godmani Athelia arachnoidea

Conservation Status

Atherton antechinus

LC — Least Concern

Candelabra Duster

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atherton antechinus Candelabra Duster
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Candelabra Duster

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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.

Candelabra Duster

The Candelabra Duster (Athelia arachnoidea) is a species in the genus Athelia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

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