A small marsupial native to southeastern Australia, characterized by its elongated snout and hopping locomotion. A crucial component of forest understory ecosystems.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Coastal and mountain forests of southeastern Australia, including Tasmania, preferring dense undergrowth in wet sclerophyll and rainforest environments with moderate precipitation between 600-1500 mm annually.
Ecological Role
Acts as a critical seed disperser and soil ecosystem engineer through extensive ground foraging, contributing to forest floor nutrient cycling and plant regeneration processes.
Morphology
SKIN COATDense, greyish-brown fur providing camouflage in forest understory, short and compact pelage
LIMBS WINGSPowerful hindlimbs, smaller forelimbs with sharp digging claws, typical of ground-foraging marsupials
HEAD SENSORYElongated, pointed snout with sensitive olfactory capabilities, large ears for enhanced auditory perception
BODY STRUCTURESmall marsupial, body length 30-40 cm, weight 0.7-1.6 kg, with robust hindlimbs adapted for hopping locomotion
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Nrg800
