Agile Antechinus
Antechinus agilis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderDasyuromorphia (Carnivorous Marsupials)
- FamilyDasyuridae (Dasyurids)
- GenusAntechinus (Antechinuses)
- SpeciesAntechinus agilis (Agile Antechinus)
About the Agile Antechinus
The agile antechinus (Antechinus agilis) is a species of small carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. It is found in Australia. The agile antechinus was long considered to be a form of the brown antechinus (Antechinus stuartii), and was only recognised as a distinct species after a study of genetic variation within the brown antechinus in 1980. However, it was not formally described until 1998.
The agile antechinus is nearly indistinguishable from the brown antechinus, but it is slightly smaller and its fur has a more greyish tinge. It feeds mostly on invertebrates, including beetles, spiders and cockroaches, but may also devour small lizards and soft berries. The species has been known to enter torpor in response to shortages of food. Like all antechinuses, the agile antechinus has a short and violent breeding season, after which the males all die. The females give birth after a 27-day gestation. Groups of up to 20 have been known to nest together.
The agile antechinus inhabits wet or moist forest in the southeastern corner of Australia. The species is widely abundant, although it has been reduced in areas... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Agile Antechinus in Great Otway National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Otway National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 2 | Grampians National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 3 | Kosciuszko National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia | |
| 4 | Wilsons Promontory National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Agile Antechinus in Great Otway National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Agile Antechinus sighting in Great Otway National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Agile Antechinus in Great Otway National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Agile Antechinus in Great Otway National Park in our monthly data.