Kultarr Adult
The Kultarr (Antechinomys laniger), also known as the
Jerboa-marsupial, the Jerboa Pouched-mouse, the Wuhl-wuhl or the Pitchi-pitchi, is a member of the Dasyuromorphia order. It is the only species in the Antechinomys genus. Native to central and southern Australia, it lives in a range of habitats including scattered woodland and scrubby semidesert.
The Kultarr was described in 1856 by John Gould, who placed it in the genus Phascogale. It was placed in the dunnart genus Sminthopsis for some time until it was confirmed, on the basis of molecular findings, that it belonged in its own genus, Antechinomys (meaning "antechinus-mouse"), which had been described by Gerard Krefft in 1867. Its other common names refer to its superficial similarity to jerboas; the species has also been compared to the Australian hopping mice.
Kultarr Baby
The Kultarr usually measures 7-10cm, with a 10-15cm tail. It weighs 20-30g; males are larger and heavier than females. The most distinctive features are the large four-toed hind legs, enabling a hopping motion, and prominent ears. It is coloured fawn grey to sandy brown above, with a white chest and darker eye-ring.