Ooldea Barred Bandicoot

Perameles papillon

Conservation Status

Extinct

Mammalia · Peramelemorphia · Peramelidae

About

The Nullarbor barred bandicoot is an extinct species of bandicoot that was native to the arid Nullarbor Plain in southern Australia. It is also called the butterfly bandicoot for the dark brown patch on its rump, which resembles a butterfly. It was described in 2018 based on existing skins and osteological material within museum collections in Australia.

Fun Fact

It is also called the butterfly bandicoot for the dark brown patch on its rump, which resembles a butterfly.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Native to the arid Nullarbor Plain in southern Australia.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Destruction
Overexploitation

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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