A marsupial mouse found in south-western Australia. It is very rare and possibly extinct.
Parantechinus apicalis, family Dasyuridae
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- There are also reintroduced colonies of dibblers on Escape Island and Peniup Nature Reserve.
- In the early 19th century the dibbler was widely distributed over the southwest of Western Australia.
- The dibbler was first discovered in the mid 1800's and at that time was considered to be scarce.
- This suggests that dibblers are essentially insectivorous dietary generalists and opportunists.
- The dibbler breeds once a year during Autumn and the female can carry as many as eight young in their pouch.