Mammals of the Upper Henty River Region, western Tasmania.

Abstract

Nineteen native species (including bats) were recorded. Mastacomys fuscus is thought not to be present due to increased fire frequency in sedgeland areas. Potorous tridactylus is recorded for the first time from rainforest. Microhabitat selection by Rattus lutreolus and Pseudomys higginsi differed from that previously reported. Disturbance from road construction led to the creation of a new food source for Thylogale billardierii. The abundance of tracks in the area increased ease of movement for carnivorous mammals. Only one introduced species, Felis catus, was recorded.-from Authors