Atherton antechinus vs Maui's paddle

Antechinus godmani compared with Elaphoglossum crassicaule

Key Differences

  • Atherton antechinus is Least Concern while Maui's paddle is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atherton antechinus Maui's paddle
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Tracheophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Polypodiales (Polypodiales)
Family Dasyuridae Dryopteridaceae
Genus Antechinus Elaphoglossum
Species Antechinus godmani Elaphoglossum crassicaule

Conservation Status

Atherton antechinus

LC — Least Concern

Maui's paddle

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atherton antechinus Maui's paddle
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Maui's paddle

Habitat

Typically found in moist, shaded forest floors and tropical canopies.

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.

Maui's paddle

No description available.

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