Ceram Island Long-nosed Bandicoot (Rhynchomeles prattorum) — Endangered Mammalia

Ceram Island Long-nosed Bandicoot

Rhynchomeles prattorum

Conservation Status

Endangered

Mammalia · Peramelemorphia · Peramelidae

About

The Seram bandicoot, also known as the Seram Island long-nosed bandicoot, is a member of the order Peramelemorphia that is endemic to the island of Seram in Indonesia. It is the only species in the genus Rhynchomeles.

Fun Fact

The species was described from a collection of seven specimens, made in 1920 on the Indonesian island of Seram, the only record of its existence.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the island of Seram in Indonesia.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Loss
  • Poaching and Hunting
  • Human-Wildlife Conflict
  • Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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