Butler's Dunnart

Sminthopsis butleri

Australia's Threatened Species Category

Vulnerable

Listed since: 1/10/2015

IUCN's Threatened Species Category

Vulnerable

Listed since: 15/06/2015

Population trend: Decreasing

Other names: None

Priority Species? No

The Australian government's Threatened Species Action Plan 2022-2032 selected over 100 priority species derive from consultation with threatened species experts and the wider community. While all species are important, focusing on a limited number of species can help target effort and resources so that outcomes can be achieved, measured and shared.

Description

The Butler's Dunnart is a small marsupial that probably feeds on a variety of invertebrates and small vertebrates. There is lack of information due to the species low trappability.

Threats

Due to the lack of specific information on the Butler's Dunnart, it is likely to be subject to the processes of vegetation change through altered fire regimes, introduced herbivores and predation by feral cats.