Eastern Barred Bandicoot
Perameles gunnii
Conservation Status
VulnerableMammalia · Peramelemorphia · Peramelidae
About
The eastern barred bandicoot is a nocturnal, rabbit-sized marsupial endemic to southeastern Australia, being native to the island of Tasmania and mainland Victoria. It is one of three surviving bandicoot species in the genus Perameles. It is distinguishable from its partially-sympatric congener—the long-nosed bandicoot – via three or four dark horizontal bars found on its rump. In Tasmania, it is relatively abundant. The mainland population in Victoria is struggling and is subject to ongoing conservation endeavors.
Fun Fact
Females have 8 nipples and can produce a maximum of 5 young in one litter with an average of 2 to 3 young.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Distributed across the basalt plains of southwest Victoria, and in Tasmania.
Diet
Insectivore
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change