Lesser bilby vs Pearson s Pericote

Macrotis leucura compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Key Differences

• Lesser bilby is Extinct while Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser bilby	Pearson s Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Peramelemorphia (Peramelemorphia)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Thylacomyidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Macrotis	Andalgalomys
Species	Macrotis leucura	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser bilby

EX — Extinct

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser bilby	Pearson s Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser bilby

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.