The long-tailed dunnart (Antechinomys longicaudatus) is an Australian dunnart that, like the little long-tailed dunnart, has a tail longer than its body. It is also one of the larger dunnarts at a length from snout to tail of of which head to anus is and tail long. Hind foot size is , ear length of and with a weight of .
Social organisation and breeding A nocturnal species, this marsupial has great agility for jumping. When breeding during October–November, it burrows a hole under logs and makes its nests out of grass. The litter is of up to 6 joeys.
It is locally considered to be endangered, but the IUCN Red List indicates that it is of least concern.
References
Further reading
Australian National Parks & Wildlife Service - Australian Endangered Species - mammals Australian National Parks & Wildlife Service - Resource Kit: Endangered Species
External links Long Tailed Dunnart by Matthew
ADW Sminthopsis longicaudata (long-tailed dunnart) Northern Territory