Sminthopsis griseoventer — Details

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Overview

Distribution

Range Description

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This species is endemic to Australia, where it is distributed in south-western Western Australia. The species also occurs on Boullanger Island (see Taxonomic Notes), and there are records (in 2003) from two isolated areas in the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia.
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Ecology

Habitat

Habitat and Ecology

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Habitat and Ecology
It is found in open Eucalyptus and Banksia woodland, dense heathland and seasonal swampland (Dickman 2008). Females generally give birth to a single litter of up to eight young annually (Dickman 2008).

Systems
  • Terrestrial
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Life History and Behavior

Life Expectancy

Lifespan, longevity, and ageing

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Maximum longevity: 3.6 years (captivity)
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Conservation

Conservation Status

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Red List Category
LC
Least Concern

Red List Criteria

Version
3.1

Year Assessed
2008

Assessor/s
McKenzie, N. & Kemper, C.

Reviewer/s
Lamoreux, J. & Hilton-Taylor, C. (Global Mammal Assessment Team)

Justification
Listed as Least Concern in view of its wide distribution, presumed large population, occurrence in a number of protected areas, lack of major threats, and because it is unlikely to be declining at the rate required to qualify for listing in a threatened category.

History
  • 1996
    Lower Risk/least concern
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Population

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Population
The Grey-bellied Dunnart is common in its limited habitat (Dickman 2008).

Population Trend
Unknown
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Threats

Threats

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Major Threats
There appear to be no major threats to this species. Locally, the species is threatened by continued habitat clearance and fragmentation. Feral cats affect them, though the populations have been able to withstand this predation.
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Management

Conservation Actions

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Conservation Actions
It is present in several protected areas in Western Australia. In South Australia, both known localities are within protected areas. Research is needed to determine the taxonomic status of populations on Boullanger Island; should that population warrant species status it would almost certainly qualify within a threatened a category (Crowther et al. 1999).
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