The common planigale (Planigale maculata), also known as the pygmy planigale or the coastal planigale, is one of many small marsupial carnivores known as "marsupial mice" found in Australia. There they fill a similar niche to the insectivores of other parts of the world.
Read more about Common Planigale: Taxonomy, Physical Description, Reproduction, Behaviour, Diet, Distribution and Habitat, Conservation Status
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