Desert Bandicoot

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Conservation Status

EX Extinct

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Peramelemorphia (Peramelemorphia)

Family

Peramelidae

Genus

Perameles

Species

Perameles eremiana (Desert Bandicoot)

Names in Other Languages

French Péramèle Du Désert

German Wüstenlangnasenbeutler

Similar Species in Perameles

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long-nosed bandicoot

Perameles nasuta

Least Concern

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eastern barred bandicoot

Perameles gunnii

Vulnerable

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Western Barred Bandicoot

Perameles bougainville

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Desert Bandicoot?

The scientific name of Desert Bandicoot is Perameles eremiana. It belongs to the genus Perameles.

What is the conservation status of Desert Bandicoot?

Desert Bandicoot (Perameles eremiana) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Desert Bandicoot belong to?

Desert Bandicoot (Perameles eremiana) belongs to the genus Perameles, which is part of the taxonomic family Peramelidae.

What kingdom does Desert Bandicoot belong to?

Desert Bandicoot (Perameles eremiana) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Desert Bandicoot?

The closest relatives of Desert Bandicoot in the genus Perameles include long-nosed bandicoot, eastern barred bandicoot, Western Barred Bandicoot.