Cinnamon Antechinus (species: Antechinus leo) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Antechinus leo
Cinnamon Antechinus


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Order Dasyuromorphia
Family Dasyuridae
Genus Antechinus
Species Antechinus leo
Status least concern
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Colours

              

Distinguishing features

It is one of the largest of the antechinuses, and is more rufous than its relatives. As its name implies, has mostly cinnamon-coloured fur, although it does have a darker mid-head stripe. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 16 cm (Length of specimen)

Synonyms

Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

It is the only mammal endemic to Cape York Peninsula, being confined to semideciduous forest around the McIlraith and Iron Ranges. Along with Antechinus godmani, it is the rarest in its genus.

It inhabits semideciduous rainforest. (Wikipedia)

Chronotypes

nocturnal (active at night)

Behaviour

It is arboreal. (Wikipedia)

Diet

It eats small invertebrates. (Wikipedia)

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