description Buff-footed antechinus Overview
The buff-footed antechinus (Antechinus mysticus) is a small Australian marsupial in the dasyurid family Dasyuridae. It was described as a species in 2012 from eastern Queensland, where it is associated with forest habitats. The species is distinguished from related antechinuses by its buff-colored feet and by the combination of morphological and genetic characters used in its formal description. It is intended for readers studying Australian mammals and marsupial taxonomy.
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What kind of animal is the buff-footed antechinus?
The buff-footed antechinus, Antechinus mysticus, is a small Australian marsupial in the dasyurid family Dasyuridae. It is related to other antechinuses and carnivorous marsupials such as quolls.
Where does the buff-footed antechinus live?
It is associated with forest habitats in eastern Queensland, Australia. The species was described from that region in 2012.
When was Antechinus mysticus recognized as a species?
The buff-footed antechinus was described as a distinct species in 2012. Its scientific name is Antechinus mysticus.
How can the buff-footed antechinus be distinguished from related antechinuses?
It is distinguished by a combination of physical features, including its buff-colored feet and other traits used in antechinus identification. Field identification can still be difficult because several Australian antechinus species look similar.
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