Atherton antechinus vs eastern quoll

Antechinus godmani compared with Dasyurus viverrinus

Key Differences

  • Atherton antechinus is Least Concern while eastern quoll is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atherton antechinus eastern quoll
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia)
Family same Dasyuridae Dasyuridae
Genus Antechinus Dasyurus
Species Antechinus godmani Dasyurus viverrinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Atherton antechinus and eastern quoll share a common ancestor at the Family level: Dasyuridae.

Conservation Status

Atherton antechinus

LC — Least Concern

eastern quoll

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atherton antechinus eastern quoll
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

eastern quoll

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

eastern quoll

No description available.

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