Subtropical Antechinus

The subtropical antechinus (Antechinus subtropicus) is a species of small carnivorous marsupial of the family Dasyuridae. == Taxonomy == It was previously thought to be conspecific with the brown antechinus (Antechinus stuartii). == Description == It is difficult to distinguish it from its close relatives, but its significant features include a long and narrow muzzle and a generally mid-brown colour. It is the largest of the brown antechinus complex. It mainly eats insects and after mating, all of the males die of stress-related diseases, like many other species in this family. == Distribution and habitat == The subtropical antechinus is found south from Gympie in Queensland, Australia, to the far northeast of New South Wales, where it is essentially restricted to subtropical vine forest below 1000 m elevation. A relict population is also found in Dorrigo National Park.