Dibbler [SEP] IUCN conservation status
Dibbler
Dibbler is the common name for Parantechinus apicalis, an endangered species of marsupial. It is an inhabitant of the southwest mainland of Western Australia and some offshore islands. It is a member of the order Dasyuromorphia, and the only member of the genus, Parantechinus. The dibbler is a small, nocturnal carnivore with speckled fur that is white around the eyes.
Description.
The dibbler is 10–16 cm long with a 7.5-12.0 cm tail; it weighs 40-125g. The distinctive features
antechinus, and it has also been known as the speckled marsupial mouse.
The online edition of "Mammal Species of the World" gave the name Southern dibbler in 2009. A species known as the Northern (or sandstone) dibbler, "Pseudantechinus bilarni", is found in the Northern Territory. This species has been distinguished by the name Southern dibbler, however this name is given in "The Mammals of Australia" (2008), the formative guide for Australian mammal nomenclature worldwide.
Conservation status.
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