Dibbler
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Southern Dibbler, P. apicalis |
Dibblers are small marsupials of the genus Parantechinus found in Southwestern Western Australia, Boullanger, Whitlock, and Escape Islands, some national parks/reserves. Dibblers weigh about 40–100 grams (1.4–3.6 oz) and eat insects, small reptiles, and nectar. Dibblers are nocturnal.
In the early 19th century, dibblers were widely distributed across Western Australia. In 1967, they were thought to be extinct, but some were found on the southern coast of Western Australia. They are threatened by habitat loss (land clearing, forest fires) and predators. Their predators are mainly foxes and cats.
Taxonomy
Within the genus Parantechinus, the following species exist:
- Southern Dibbler, P. apicalis
- Sandstone Dibbler, P. bilarni
External links
- http://www.animalinfo.org/species/paraapic.html
- http://www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au/wildlife_facts_au_dibbler.html
- http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/animals1/dasyur/dibbler.html
Categories: Endangered species | Dasyuromorphs | Australian animals | Australia-related stubs | Mammal stubs
