Silver-headed antechinus explained

The silver-headed antechinus (Antechinus argentus)[1] is a species of dasyurid marsupial of the genus Antechinus.[2] Described in 2013, the species is known only from so far is known to occur in just three locations: Blackdown Tableland National Park, Kroombit Tops National Park and Bulburin National Park in central Queensland.[3] [4] It is one of the most recently described Australian marsupials.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Silver-headed antechinus – Antechinus argentus. Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (Queensland). Government of Queensland. 1 March 2015.
  2. Web site: ITIS standard report – Antechinus argentus – Baker, Mutton and Hines, 2013. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. 1 March 2015.
  3. A new dasyurid marsupial from Kroombit Tops, south-east Queensland, Australia. Zootaxa. 2013. 49030618. 10.11646/zootaxa.3746.2.1. 25113476. Baker. A. M.. Mutton. T. Y.. Hines. H. B.. 3746. 201–39. subscription.
  4. Web site: Scientists find rare "suicidal reproducer" marsupial surviving in burnt Queensland forest . 16 August 2021 . WWF Australia .

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