AnAge entry for Pseudantechinus woolleyae

Classification (HAGRID: 02475)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Mammalia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Dasyuromorphia
                Family: Dasyuridae
                    Genus: Pseudantechinus
Species
Pseudantechinus woolleyae
Common name
Woolley's pseudantechinus

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
Not yet established
Observations

Little is known about the longevity of these animals, but they have been reported to live up to 4 years [0522]. One captive specimen lived 3.2 years [0671]. Considering the longevity of similar species and the lack of detailed studies, maximum longevity could be considerably higher, though.

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
300 days
Male sexual maturity
Gestation
Weaning
Litter size
6 (viviparous)
Litters per year
Inter-litter interval
Weight at birth
Weight at weaning
Adult weight
38 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 552632
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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 32559
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