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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 6
5. Antechinus flavipes. — Rusty footed Antechinus, — Warum (native name.)
5. Antechinus flavipes.
Rusty footed Antechinus,
Warum (native name.)
This lively little animal is the most abundant of the Antechini, and, though nocturnal, is often seen during the day time. Its
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range extends from the east to the west coast. It used to be so common near the camp on the Murray, that I have often captured several specimens whenever a load of wood was brought in. I kept many alive and always found that, like the species of the Phascogale, it would attack and kill any number of mice, if put into the same box. The shallow pouch of the female is provided with 10 teats, and as many young are sometimes attached to them. I find several entries in my diary corroborating these facts:—
range extends from the east to the west coast. It used to be so common near the camp on the Murray, that I have often captured several specimens whenever a load of wood was brought in. I kept many alive and always found that, like the species of the Phascogale, it would attack and kill any number of mice, if put into the same box. The shallow pouch of the female is provided with 10 teats, and as many young are sometimes attached to them. I find several entries in my diary corroborating these facts:—
- Aug. 17. 1 female Antechinus flavipes with 10 young.
- Aug. 19. 1 female Antechinus flavipes with 9 young.
- Aug. 20. 1 female Antechinus flavipes with 9 young.
Several females procured in September had only 6 young, of much larger size, attached to the teats.
This animal is common on the North Shore, Sydney.