by molecular systematics, and their relationship remains unresolved.

Common name

The name 'dibbler' is used by government and scientific authorities, and in popular usage, to refer to this species exclusively.In the Dibbler Recovery Plan, Senior DBCA scientist, Dr. Tony Friend notes:

Strahan (2003) introduced the common name "southern dibbler" for P. apicalis [Parantechinus apicalis] and "northern dibbler" for the sandstone antechinus" [Pseudantechinus bilarni] ... the well-established use of "dibbler" to refer only to P. apicalis is recommended and is followed in this plan."

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