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Habitat Use, Distribution and Conservation Status of The Nabarlek, Petrogale concinna, and Sympatric Rock-Dwelling Mammals, in The Northern Territory.

S. Churchill

Australian Mammalogy 19(2) 297 - 308
Published: 1996

Abstract

A survey of the distribution of the Nabarlek (Petrogale concinna) in the Top End of the Northern Territory found the species to be trap shy, secretive and often difficult to distinguish from sympatric Petrogale brachyotis in the field. The small number of records for the species is probably attributable to these characteristics. Habitat preferences appeared to be broad with the species utilising a range of rocky environments from the steep and rugged cliffs of the Arnhem Land escarpment to the low granite boulder hills of the Mary River region. The presence of P. concinna was correlated primarily with the availability of steep slopes and the presence of a large number of caves. The presence of P. concinna was examined in relation to the presence and abundance of 18 species of sympatric mammals. During the study P. concinna was recorded from 8 localities, and although further work is required, the species conservation status appears to be secure.

https://doi.org/10.1071/AM97297

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