Mammals Database .. detailed information | |
Spotted-tailed Quoll , Tiger Cat , Spotted-tailed Native Cat Dasyurus maculatus | |
Mammal Family : | "Dasyurids" Dasyuridae |
Description : | Rare. Length 380-759mm ; Tail 370-550mm ; Weight 7kg. Largest marsupial carnivore on the mainland. Usually nocturnal, partly arboreal. Prey ranges from small wallabies, birds to insects and carrion from wild dog kills. |
Typical Habitat : | Rainforest, open forest, woodland, coastal heathland and inland riparian forest. Den sites are caves, rock crevices and hollow logs. |
Distribution : | North of Cooktown to Townsville. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
EPBC : | Endangered / Vulnerable |
NCA : | Endangered / Vulnerable |
Additional info .. | |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) |
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