Antechinus stuartii Macleay, 1841

Nomenclature

Antechinus stuartii Macleay, 1841, also called the brown antechinus, has a mostly light brown dorsal surface, including the upper parts of its feet. Its underparts and tail are a lighter brown.

Body Measurements

Its body measures 93–130 mm (3.7–5.1 in) in length, its tail ranges from 92–120 mm (3.6–4.7 in) long, and individuals weigh 16–44 g (0.56–1.55 oz).

Distinguishing Physical Traits

Unlike other species in the Antechinus genus, this species does not have a pale eye ring. It looks very similar to Antechinus agilis, and the two are hard to tell apart except by their differing distributions.

Geographic Range

The brown antechinus occurs east of the Great Dividing Range in Australia, with a range extending from southeastern Queensland to the area around Kioloa, New South Wales.

Habitat Preferences

It mainly inhabits forested areas that have dense lower ground cover and a low frequency of fires.