Leightons linsang vs Lesser bilby

Poiana leightoni compared with Macrotis leucura

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Lesser bilby is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Lesser bilby
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Peramelemorphia (Peramelemorphia)
Family	Viverridae	Thylacomyidae
Genus	Poiana	Macrotis
Species	Poiana leightoni	Macrotis leucura

Evolutionary Relationship

Leightons linsang and Lesser bilby share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Lesser bilby

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Lesser bilby
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser bilby

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.