Long-tailed Bandicoot

Microperoryctes longicauda

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Peramelemorphia · Peramelidae

About

The striped bandicoot is a species of marsupial in the family Peramelidae. It is found in West Papua and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests. The striped bandicoot is a host of the Acanthocephalan intestinal parasite Australiformis semoni.

Fun Fact

It is found in West Papua and Papua New Guinea.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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