Perameles nasuta É.Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1804

Coloration

The long-nosed bandicoot (Perameles nasuta É.Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, 1804) is far less colourful than its relatives, and is primarily sandy-brown or greyish in colour.

Activity and Diet

It is a nocturnal, non-climbing, solitary omnivore.

Body Size and Weight

Its total body length is around 40 centimetres (16 in), which includes a 14 centimetre (5.5 in) tail, and it weighs 1.5 kilograms (3.3 lb).

Morphological Features

It has a very prominent long nose, small pointed upright ears, a hunched-looking posture, a short tail, a rear-facing pouch, and three long, clawed toes on its front feet.

Excreta Dimensions

Its excreta measure 3.5 centimetres (1.4 in) long by 1 centimetre (0.39 in) wide.

Disturbance Vocalization

When disturbed, the long-nosed bandicoot produces a high-pitched squeak.

Geographic Distribution

This species is distributed along the eastern coast of Australia, ranging from the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland through New South Wales to Victoria.

Natural Habitats

It occurs in rainforest, moist gullies, and grassy woodlands.

Habitat Requirements

Long-nosed bandicoots benefit from a mosaic of mixed habitats: this includes open grassy areas (such as urban lawns) that they forage in at night, and sheltered areas with undergrowth that they retreat to and nest in.