Mouse Bandicoot
Microperoryctes murinus
Conservation Status
Data DeficientMammalia · Peramelemorphia · Peramelidae
About
The mouse bandicoot is a species of marsupial in the family Peramelidae. It is endemic to West Papua, Indonesia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
Fun Fact
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical dry forests.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the highland forests of Southeast Asia and Melanesia because of its specific fur color (plain, smoky-grey) and texture (soft and woolly).
Diet
Diet of other Microperoryctes species, the majority of bandicoots are generally considered omnivores.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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