New Guinean Planigale

New Guinean PlanigaleThe New Guinean Planigale occurs only on New Guinea. In the south of the island, it is reported from coastal plains south of the highlands, where it is restricted to savanna and grassland.How long is its tail?A 2026 study of planigales reports that some large male New Guinean Planigale specimens have tails reaching about 80 mm.What places does it use?The New Guinean Planigale occurs only on New Guinea. In the south of the island, it is reported from coastal plains south of the highlands, where it is restricted to savanna and grassland.Savanna and grassland are listed as habitats on the southern coastal plain. This account does not establish other behaviors or foods.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.