description Woolley's Pseudantechinus Overview
Woolley’s Pseudantechinus, Pseudantechinus woolleyae, is a small carnivorous marsupial in the family Dasyuridae. It occurs in arid parts of Western Australia, including the Pilbara, Ashburton, Murchison, and Little Sandy Desert regions, and is associated mainly with rocky hillsides, ridges, and breakaways covered by vegetation such as acacia scrub or spinifex grass. Kitchener and Caputi described it as a distinct species in 1988, and the common name and specific epithet honor Australian mammalogist Patricia Woolley.
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What is the scientific name of Woolley's Pseudantechinus?
Woolley's Pseudantechinus is Pseudantechinus woolleyae. It belongs to the family Dasyuridae, which includes carnivorous marsupials.
Where does Woolley's Pseudantechinus live?
It occurs in arid parts of Western Australia, including the Pilbara, Ashburton, Murchison, and Little Sandy Desert regions.
What kind of animal is Woolley's Pseudantechinus?
It is a small carnivorous marsupial. The species is associated mainly with rocky hillsides in dry Australian environments.
Is Woolley's Pseudantechinus a desert animal?
Yes. Its known range is in arid Western Australia, including desert and rocky hillside habitats.
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