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There are various species of the so-called marsupial mouse.
The planigale has a head to body length of about 10cm, with a tail length of about 8 cm. They weigh up to 15 g for males and 11 g for females.
The antechinus measures about 85mm (including its head and body) with its tail measuring about 69mm, and weighs an average of 17 g.
The phascogale, also known as the wambenger, is about 10 cm long, with a tail length of 14 cm. It weighs anywhere between 35 and 70 g.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoMarsupials vary in size.
The smallest marsupial is the Long-tailed Planigale. It is 55 to 65 millimetres, without the tail, which is the same length as its body. It weighs 4.2 grams, although the largest specimens have been recorded at 6 grams. Its cousin the ningaui is almost as small.
The largest marsupial is the Red Kangaroo of Australia. The male grows to as much as 1.8 m high.
Marsupials range anywhere in between these sizes.
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∙ 15y agoA mouse's tail is about 2 inches long or about 5cm.
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Can you keep a Large Desert Marsupial Mouse as a pet?
There is no such species as a Large Desert marsupial mouse.
What name of a marsupial begins with the letter A?
The marsupial is an "antechinus", which is a small pouched animal like a mouse or shrew.
What is a marsupial mouse that can eat its own body weight daily?
The Dunnart is one type of marsupial mouse that can easily consume the equivalent of its own body weight daily.
Name the marsupial mouse?
The term "Marsupial mouse" covers a range of small, carnivorous marsupials in Australia, including the phascogale, dunnart, ningaui, planigale, kowari, kultarr, mulgara and antechinus.
How does a Marsupial mole move?
The marsupial mole digs through the sand with its big shovel-like claws.
Is a dunnart a marsupial?
Yes: a dunnart is a small, mouse-sized, carnivorous marsupial found mainly in Australia.
How big is a mouse trap?
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How does the marsupial mouse protect itself from enemies?
The term "Marsupial mouse" covers a range of small, carnivorous marsupials in Australia, including the phascogale, dunnart, ningaui, planigale and antechinus, just to name a few. These animals are aggressive hunters, equipped with sharp teeth to deter any would-be predators.
Is Pikachu a big mouse Pokemon?
No. Pikachu isn't a big mouse pokemon. Pikachu is just a mouse pokemon.
What sort of animal is a kowari?
A Kowari is a small desert Marsupial that lives in central Australia(looks a bit like a mouse)
Where does a masupial mouse live?
The marsupial mouse (also known as the brown antechinus(Antechinus stuartii) lives east of the Great Dividing Range in Australia. It is mostly found in forested habitats.
What is an antechinus?
The antechinus is a small Australian marsupial, about the size of a mouse. It is a dasyurid, meaning it is a carnivorous marsupial, feeding on invertebrates such as spiders, beetles and grubs. Its habitat varies from rainforest to woodland to grassland, mostly in the northern part of Australia. Along with other small species of dasyurids, it is often referred to as a "marsupial mouse", but it is not a rodent.Varieties of antechinus found only in Australia include:Carpentarian antechinusAtherton antechinusFawn antechinusCinnamon antechinusSwamp antechinusBrown antechinusDusky antechinus
