Lesser bilby vs Markhor

Macrotis leucura compared with Capra falconeri

Key Differences

• Lesser bilby is Extinct while Markhor is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser bilby	Markhor
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Peramelemorphia (Peramelemorphia)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Thylacomyidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Macrotis	Capra
Species	Macrotis leucura	Capra falconeri

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser bilby

EX — Extinct

Markhor

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser bilby	Markhor
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser bilby

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Markhor

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Russia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.