Lesser bilby vs Narrow-striped Mongoose

Macrotis leucura compared with Mungotictis decemlineata

Key Differences

• Lesser bilby is Extinct while Narrow-striped Mongoose is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser bilby	Narrow-striped Mongoose
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Peramelemorphia (Peramelemorphia)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Thylacomyidae	Eupleridae
Genus	Macrotis	Mungotictis
Species	Macrotis leucura	Mungotictis decemlineata

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser bilby and Narrow-striped Mongoose share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Lesser bilby

EX — Extinct

Narrow-striped Mongoose

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser bilby	Narrow-striped Mongoose
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser bilby

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Narrow-striped Mongoose

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.