Author: D. Gordon E. Robertson
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Northern brown bandicoot
Order : Peramelemorphia
Family : Peramelidae
Species : Isoodon macrourus
Keywords: brown
The Northern brown bandicoot is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Some facts about the
Brindled bandicoot
Adult weight : 1.6 kg (3.52 lbs)
Maximum longevity : 7 years
Female maturity :122 days
Male maturity : 200 days
Gestation : 12 days
Weaning : 60 days
Litter size : 4
Interval between litters : 58 days
Weight at weaning : 0.1 kg (0.22 lbs)
Basal metabolic rate : 3 W
Body mass : 1.551 kg (3.4122 lbs)
Temperature : 35.85 °C (96.53 °F)
Facts about the northern brown bandicoot
The commonly seen northern brown bandicoot (Isoodon macrourus) is at home in cleared areas, lawns and cane fields. (Full text)
(Zool) Biologist GuideNorthern Brown Bandicoot: Isoodon macrourus (Full text)
The Northern-Brown Bandicoot is found north of the Hawkesbury River. (Full text)
The Northern-Brown Bandicoot is found north of the Hawkesbury River.
Species possibly found in land system QhMe are Northern Brown Bandicoot (Isoodon macrourus), Unadorned Rock Wallaby (Petrogale inornata), Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby (Petrogale penicillata), Red-necked Wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus), and Common Wallaroo (Macropus robustus).
3 species are found in NSW: The Northern Brown Bandicoot is still common north of the Hawkesbury River, in coastal areas, and on the eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range.
Northern Brown Bandicoot (Isoodon macrourus) X.
Northern Brown Bandicoots are widespread in eastern and northern Australia.
Northern Brown Bandicoots are widespread in eastern and northern Australia. (Full text)
Echidnas and northern brown bandicoots are found around the Mitchell plateau. (Full text)
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