Large rough barked trees are favoured foraging habitat. Females occupy exclusive territories of 20-60ha in size while males territories average 100ha but may overlap those of females and other males. Brush-tailed Phascogales nest in tree hollows with openings 25 to 40mm wide. These are lined with bark strips, fur and feathers and covered with pungent faeces which serves as a territorial marker. Mating occurs between May and July.
Males move widely during the mating season and die soon after.
Historical and unconfirmed records of the species are known from western areas and habitat that appears suitable occurs throughout the tablelands and slopes of northern NSW, suggesting that the distribution of the species may extend further west than the current records indicate. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service needs to know more about the brush-tailed phascogale and where it lives so we can help protect this threatened species. This brochure provides details of how you can help. Where The species typically occurs in dry forest or woodlands habitats , often with a relatively open understorey. How Brush-tailed Phascogales are solitary and agile animals which are often difficult to find.