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| Mammals Database .. detailed information | |
| Northern Brown Bandicoot , Brindled Bandicoot Isoodon macrourus | |
| Mammal Family : | "Bandicoots" Peramelidae |
| Description : | Common. Body 400mm ; Tail 170mm (often bitten off by other bandicoots) ; Weight 2kg. Has a humped posture,forefeet with only 3 toes, with jerky movements. Omnivorous, perfers insects,spiders and earthworms, will eat berries, seeds and sugar cane. |
| Typical Habitat : | Grassland, woodland, open forest, outer suburbs and will venture into rainforest. Prefers low ground cover, tall grass and dense shrubbery. |
| Distribution : | Coastal areas from northern W.A., N.T., QLD. to mid coast N.S.W. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (12) .. habitats seen (7) .. |
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