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Red-cheeked dunnart
Sminthopsis virginiae
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="red-cheeked-dunnart"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(Tier)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordatiere)
Class
Mammalia
(Säugetiere)
Order
Dasyuromorphia
(Raubbeutlerartige)
Family
Dasyuridae
Genus
Sminthopsis
Species
Sminthopsis virginiae
(Red-cheeked dunnart)
Names in Other Languages
French
Souris Marsupiale À Joues Rouges
Similar Species in Sminthopsis
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Dickschwänzige Schmalfußbeutelmaus
Sminthopsis crassicaudata
Least Concern
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Große Wüsten-Schmalfußbeutelmaus
Sminthopsis psammophila
Vulnerable
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Kleine Schmalfußbeutelmaus
Sminthopsis murina
Least Concern
Langschwanz-Schmalfuß-Beutelmaus
Sminthopsis longicaudata
Least Concern
Streifen-Ringelschwanzbeutler
Sminthopsis archeri
Data Deficient
Hairy-footed dunnart
Sminthopsis hirtipes
Least Concern
Lesser hairy-footed dunnart
Sminthopsis youngsoni
Least Concern
Ooldea dunnart
Sminthopsis ooldea
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of Red-cheeked dunnart?
The scientific name of Red-cheeked dunnart is Sminthopsis virginiae. It belongs to the genus Sminthopsis.
What is the conservation status of Red-cheeked dunnart?
Red-cheeked dunnart (Sminthopsis virginiae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Red-cheeked dunnart belong to?
Red-cheeked dunnart (Sminthopsis virginiae) belongs to the genus Sminthopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyuridae.
Is Red-cheeked dunnart endangered?
No, Red-cheeked dunnart (Sminthopsis virginiae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Red-cheeked dunnart belong to?
Red-cheeked dunnart (Sminthopsis virginiae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Red-cheeked dunnart?
The closest relatives of Red-cheeked dunnart in the genus Sminthopsis include Dickschwänzige Schmalfußbeutelmaus, Große Wüsten-Schmalfußbeutelmaus, Kleine Schmalfußbeutelmaus, Langschwanz-Schmalfuß-Beutelmaus, Streifen-Ringelschwanzbeutler.
Genus Sminthopsis — 17 Species
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Dickschwänzige Schmalfußbeutelmaus
Sminthopsis crassicaudata
Große Wüsten-Schmalfußbeutelmaus
Sminthopsis psammophila
Kleine Schmalfußbeutelmaus
Sminthopsis murina
Langschwanz-Schmalfuß-Beutelmaus
Sminthopsis longicaudata
Streifen-Ringelschwanzbeutler
Sminthopsis archeri
Lesser hairy-footed dunnart
Sminthopsis youngsoni
Ooldea dunnart
Sminthopsis ooldea
Carpentarian dunnart
Sminthopsis butleri
Stripe-faced dunnart
Sminthopsis macroura
Julia Creek dunnart
Sminthopsis douglasi
white-footed dunnart
Sminthopsis leucopus
White-tailed dunnart
Sminthopsis granulipes
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LC
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Red-cheeked dunnart
Sminthopsis virginiae
Gray-bellied dunnart
Sminthopsis griseoventer
Little long-tailed dunnart
Sminthopsis dolichura
Gilbert's dunnart
Sminthopsis gilberti
Hairy-footed dunnart
Sminthopsis hirtipes
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