Eastern Quoll
Dasyurus viverrinus
Habitat Forest, alpine, shrub land and grassland
IUCN Status Endangered
The eastern quoll is a medium-sized nocturnal carnivorous marsupial. It is the only one out of all the four quoll species to come in two colours; fawn and dark, both with white spots. They have a varied diet which can include small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.
The eastern quoll became extinct on mainland Australia in 1963 due to predation by foxes and feral cats, but continues to survive in Tasmania where those predators are absent. Tasmania has since helped to reintroduce eastern quolls to several mainland locations including Mulligans Flat in 2016 and Booderee National Park in 2018.
The Tasmanian quoll population is currently in decline, making dedicated support and protection for this species essential for its ongoing survival.
Photograph by Adam McGrath