Lesser bilby vs Munduruku Marmoset

Macrotis leucura compared with Mico munduruku

Key Differences

• Lesser bilby is Extinct while Munduruku Marmoset is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser bilby	Munduruku Marmoset
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Peramelemorphia (Peramelemorphia)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Thylacomyidae	Callitrichidae
Genus	Macrotis	Mico
Species	Macrotis leucura	Mico munduruku

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser bilby

EX — Extinct

Munduruku Marmoset

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser bilby	Munduruku Marmoset
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser bilby

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Munduruku Marmoset

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.