Dasyurus maculatus (Kerr, 1792)
Spotted-tailed Quoll
Species recognized by T Orrell (custodian), The Integrated Taxonomic Information System
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Table Of Contents
- Description
- Morphology
- Behavior
- Reproduction and Life History
- Trophic Strategy
- Ecology and Distribution
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Conservation
- Relevance
- Uses
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Literature References
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Morphology
Physical Description
Dasyurus maculatus is the largest of the quolls with a body and head length of 400-750 mm and a tail length of 350-560 mm (Nowak, 1999). It has an average adult weight of two to three kg (Nowak, 1999). Males have reached up to seven kg and females have reached up to four kg (Strahan, 1995). It can be identified by its dark brown fur and various sized white spots (Parker, 1990) and unlike other quolls, it has spots on its tail (Strahan, 1995).
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