A survey of the declining Northern Quoll Dasyurus hallucatus was conducted in coastal and near-coastal areas between Mackay and Bowen, mideastern Queensland. The survey used incidental records from the public and trapping and sightings from resource management agencies. The species was recorded at a total of 40 separate localities, which were associated mainly with rocky habitats close to permanent water. Preliminary scat analysis indicated that the species is primarily insectivorous, with small mammals consumed only where abundant. Populations of this species on flatland and coastal habitats in the study area appear threatened by continuing broadscale loss of habitat.

Quoll, Dasyurid, Carnivore diet, Queensland fauna, Community fauna records, Scat survey
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