Dibbler
Parantechinus apicalis
Australia's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
Listed since: 1/10/2015
IUCN's Threatened Species Category
Endangered
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 Dibbler is a small carnivorous marsupial and very little is known about this species.
Threats
There are a number of threatening processes operating in the range of Dibblers, including predation by foxes and feral cats, changed fire regimes, habitat degradation and destruction and diseases affecting food plants.