Northern Quoll

Scientific Name Dasyurus hallucatus NT Conservation Status
Distribution Map	Head and body: Males 270-370mm, Females 250-310mm Tail length: Males 222-345mm, Females 202-300mm Weight: Males 340-1120g, Females 249-690g

Identification

This carnivorous marsupial is the smallest quoll of 4 species and is covered in brownish grey fur with white spots appearing on its back. Its head is long and pointed with bulging eyes and pointed ears. Tail is long and brown.

Behaviour

An aggressive, solitary, nocturnal hunter. Males and females Northern Quolls maintain home ranges, with males occupying an area that may overlap several female territories.

Reproduction

Breeds May-June producing 4-8 young which stay in mums pouch for up to 9 weeks.

Habitat

Northern Quolls prefer rocky areas in open forests, woodlands and savannah.

Threats

Cane toads, habitat loss, fire, weeds, feral cats