Western barred bandicoot  (Perameles bougainville)

Facts

Also known as: long-nosed bandicoot, marl, barred bandicoot
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassMammalia
OrderPeramelemorphia
FamilyPeramelidae
GenusPerameles (1)
SizeTotal length: 28 cm (2)
Length at birth: 1 cm (3)
Weight at birth: 0.25 g (3)
Weight190 - 250 g (4)

Status

The western barred bandicoot is classified as Endangered (EN B1 + 3a) on the IUCN Red List 2004 (1), and is listed on Appendix I of CITES (5).

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