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  1. Copilot Answer
    Overview

    Mulgaras are the six small rat-sized species in the genus Dasycercus. They are marsupial carnivores, closely related to the Tasmanian devil and the quolls, that live in deserts and spinifex grasslands of arid Australia. T… See more

    Species identification

    A long history of confusion exists when classifying mulgaras, and only recently has confidence in the taxonomy of the species been gained. Identification of the species has been greatly assisted by detailed genetic an… See more

    Distribution

    Mulgaras are distributed through the arid regions of Australia where they live in short burrows. See more

    Conservation status

    The crest-tailed mulgara, previously referred to as the Ampurta, is listed as vulnerable. See more