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Antechinus stuartii is widely known by the common name “brown antechinus”.

The Claim

The species Antechinus stuartii is commonly known as the brown antechinus.

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The Short Version

Reliable taxonomic and museum sources consistently use “brown antechinus” for Antechinus stuartii. Some sources also list alternative common names, but that does not change the core fact that “brown antechinus” is a standard and widely used name for this species.

Caveats

  • Common names are not exclusive; Antechinus stuartii is also listed under names such as Stuart's antechinus and Macleay's marsupial mouse.
  • Older literature may use “brown marsupial mouse,” which reflects historical naming usage rather than a contradiction.
  • Common-name usage can vary by region, database, and time period, so scientific names remain the most precise identifier.

The Receipts

  1. Antechinus stuartii Macleay, 1841 - GBIF

    GBIF

  2. Antechinus stuartii - Mammal Diversity Database

    Mammal Diversity Database

  3. Testicular and epididymal development in the brown marsupial mouse, Antechinus stuartii (Dasyuridae, Marsupialia)

    PubMed

  4. Antechinus stuartii Macleay 1841 - Plazi TreatmentBank

    Plazi TreatmentBank

  5. Antechinus stuartii - Brown Antechinus

    NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

  6. Brown Antechinus

    Australian Museum

  7. Antechinus stuartii Macleay, 1841

    BioLib

  8. Antechinus stuartii - Animal Diversity Web

    Animal Diversity Web

  9. Brown Antechinus (Antechinus stuartii) with multiple parasites and presumed herpesvirus

    Australian Registry of Wildlife Health

  10. AnAge entry for Antechinus stuartii

    AnAge

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Filed Under

Antechinus Stuartii