Lesser bilby vs Neblina Uacari

Macrotis leucura compared with Cacajao hosomi

Key Differences

• Lesser bilby is Extinct while Neblina Uacari is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser bilby	Neblina Uacari
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	Pitheciidae
Genus	Macrotis	Cacajao
Species	Macrotis leucura	Cacajao hosomi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser bilby

EX — Extinct

Neblina Uacari

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser bilby	Neblina Uacari
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser bilby

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Neblina Uacari

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.