Swamp Antechinus

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Antechinus minimus

Swamp Antechinus, a reference photo
Photo: Hectonichus · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The swamp antechinus (Antechinus minimus), also known as the little Tasmanian marsupial mouse, is a species of shrew-like marsupial of the family Dasyuridae and as such is related to dunnarts, quolls and the Tasmanian devil.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Swamp Antechinus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Dasyuromorphia
Family
Dasyuridae
Species
Antechinus minimus

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