 Attempts to survey the local populations only succeed in the capture of small numbers of the animal, excepting a few locations and a large population at a site in the Middleback Ranges on the Eyre peninsula.A study of habitat preference suggested a close relationship with vegetation associated with "Triodia irritans", which provides refuge from predators.A study of the home range of individuals indicates they occupy large areas relative to the animal's size, and may be localised or drift over a period of months.