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dusky antechinus
Antechinus swainsonii
Least Concern
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<speciesfyi-species slug="dusky-antechinus"></speciesfyi-species>Habitat & Distribution
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Conservation Status
LC
Least Concern
Full Taxonomy
Kingdom
Animalia
(hewan)
Phylum
Chordata
(Chordates)
Class
Mammalia
(mamalia)
Order
Dasyuromorphia
(Dasyuromorphia)
Family
Dasyuridae
Genus
Antechinus
Species
Antechinus swainsonii
(dusky antechinus)
Names in Other Languages
German
Dunkle Breitfuß-Beutelmaus
Similar Species in Antechinus
Atherton antechinus
Antechinus godmani
Least Concern
Agile antechinus
Antechinus agilis
Least Concern
Cinnamon antechinus
Antechinus leo
Least Concern
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Subtropical antechinus
Antechinus subtropicus
Least Concern
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swamp antechinus
Antechinus minimus
Least Concern
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yellow-footed antechinus
Antechinus flavipes
Least Concern
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fawn antechinus
Antechinus bellus
Vulnerable
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brown antechinus
Antechinus stuartii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of dusky antechinus?
The scientific name of dusky antechinus is Antechinus swainsonii. It belongs to the genus Antechinus.
What is the conservation status of dusky antechinus?
dusky antechinus (Antechinus swainsonii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does dusky antechinus belong to?
dusky antechinus (Antechinus swainsonii) belongs to the genus Antechinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyuridae.
Is dusky antechinus endangered?
No, dusky antechinus (Antechinus swainsonii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does dusky antechinus belong to?
dusky antechinus (Antechinus swainsonii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).
What are the closest relatives of dusky antechinus?
The closest relatives of dusky antechinus in the genus Antechinus include Atherton antechinus, Agile antechinus, Cinnamon antechinus, Subtropical antechinus, swamp antechinus.
Genus Antechinus — 10 Species
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Atherton antechinus
Antechinus godmani
Agile antechinus
Antechinus agilis
Cinnamon antechinus
Antechinus leo
Subtropical antechinus
Antechinus subtropicus
swamp antechinus
Antechinus minimus
yellow-footed antechinus
Antechinus flavipes
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LC
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dusky antechinus
Antechinus swainsonii
fawn antechinus
Antechinus bellus
brown antechinus
Antechinus stuartii
Tropical antechinus
Antechinus adustus
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