Dibbler (species: Parantechinus apicalis) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Parantechinus apicalis
Dibbler


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Mammalia
Order Dasyuromorphia
Family Dasyuridae
Genus Parantechinus
Species Parantechinus apicalis
Status endangered
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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 16 cm (Body Length)

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is found in southwestern Western Australia, It is also found on Boullanger Island and Whitlock Island and Escape Island off Jurien Bay. It is found in some national parks/reserves, including Fitzgerald River National Park, Peniup Creek Reserve (where it was re-introduced) and at the Stirling Range National Park. 

Its habitat is an unburnt vegetation area with a thick litter layer and sandy soils. They can be found sleeping in hollow logs and caves during the day. (Wikipedia)

Chronotypes

nocturnal (active at night)

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