Southern brown bandicoot
A species of Short-nosed bandicoots, Also known as Nuyts southern brown bandicoot Scientific name : Isoodon obesulus Genus : Short-nosed bandicoots
Southern brown bandicoot, A species of Short-nosed bandicoots
Also known as:
Nuyts southern brown bandicoot
Scientific name: Isoodon obesulus
Genus: Short-nosed bandicoots
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Description General Info
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Description
Southern brown bandicoots have a stocky body with a short snout and short, rounded ears. They show sexual dimorphism, with females being smaller than males. On average, males measure 50 cm (20 in) in total length, and weigh up to 1.2 kg (2.6 lb), while females measure 40 cm (16 in) and weigh no more than 1 kg (2.2 lb). They have coarse, bristly hair that is grizzled and coloured a dark greyish to yellowish brown, with the undersides a creamy-white or yellowish grey. The tail is relatively short, measuring about 13 cm (5.1 in) in length, and is brown above and white below. There are five toes on each foot, although, as in many other marsupials, the second and third toes of the hind foot are fused along almost their entire length. The toes end in sturdy claws, except for the first digits of the fore feet and the fifth digits of the hind feet, which are tiny are vestigial. The pouch in females opens to the rear, and contains eight teats arranged in a partial circle. 
General Info
Lifespan
6-8 years
Diet
The southern brown bandicoot primarily feeds on invertebrates, utilizing its strong forelimbs to dig for earthworms and insect larvae. It also consumes seeds, fruits, and leaves, adapting its diet according to the availability of food resources.
Appearance
Southern brown bandicoot is a medium-sized marsupial with a compact body, short legs, and a tapered snout, covered in coarse fur. Its coloration typically varies from sandy to dark brown, often speckled with white-tipped hairs for camouflage. It is an excellent burrower, with strong foreclaws. There are no significant differences in appearance across genders or ages.
Behavior
Southern brown bandicoot is primarily nocturnal, coming out at night to forage in its territory for insects, tubers, and seeds. Male display territorial behavior, marking areas with glandular secretions. It is a solitary animal, apart from during breeding season when females raise offspring.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Bandicoots and bilbies Family
Bandicoots Genus
Short-nosed bandicoots Species
Southern brown bandicoot 
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