Meaning of the word "long-tailed planigale" in English

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long-tailed planigale

US /ˈlɔŋˌteɪld ˈplænɪɡeɪl/
UK /ˈlɔŋˌteɪld ˈplænɪɡeɪl/
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Noun

1.

a small, carnivorous marsupial native to Australia, characterized by its long, thin tail and flattened head, typically found in arid and semi-arid regions.

Example:
The long-tailed planigale is an elusive nocturnal hunter.
Its flattened skull allows the long-tailed planigale to squeeze into narrow crevices.
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