Northern Brown Bandicoot

Isoodon macrourus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Peramelemorphia · Peramelidae

About

The northern brown bandicoot, a marsupial species, is a bandicoot found only on the northern and eastern coasts of Australia and nearby islands, mainly Papua New Guinea. It is not, however, found far inland.

Fun Fact

This species can be set apart from other marsupials by two traits; it is both polyprotodont (i.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live in two different habitats: one during the dry season and the other during the wet season.

Diet

Eats insects, earthworms, berries, and grass seeds.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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