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| Mammals Database .. detailed information | |
| Yellow-footed Antechinus , Yellow-footed Marsupial Mouse Antechinus flavipes | |
| Mammal Family : | "Dasyurids" Dasyuridae |
| Description : | Common. Body 117mm ; Tail 97mm ; Weight 79g. ; Fur dark brown, sides, belly and feet orange-brown. Eats insects, nectar, flowers, small birds and mice. Breeds only once a year, males die after mating. Litter size of up to 12. Near Threatened. |
| Typical Habitat : | Rainforest, vine forest, swamps, lantana and creek verges, less common in dry eucalypt forest. Builds leafy nest in tree hollows, linen cuboards, televisions and lounge chairs. |
| Distribution : | East coast and south-western W.A. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | habitats seen (1) .. |
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