Queensland Barred Bandicoot
Perameles pallescens
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassMammalia (Mammals)
- OrderPeramelemorphia (Bandicoots and Bilbies)
- FamilyPeramelidae (Bandicoots)
- GenusPerameles (Long-nosed Bandicoots)
- SpeciesPerameles pallescens (Queensland Barred Bandicoot)
About the Queensland Barred Bandicoot
The northern long-nosed bandicoot (Perameles pallescens), also known as the Queensland barred bandicoot, is a species of bandicoot endemic to North Queensland. It is found in wet sclerophyll forest and rainforest in the Wet Tropics, occurring from Iron Range in the north to Paluma in the south.
It is listed as Least Concern by the Queensland Government under the Nature Conservation Act 1992. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Queensland Barred Bandicoot in Daintree National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daintree National Park | 🇦🇺 Australia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Queensland Barred Bandicoot in Daintree National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Queensland Barred Bandicoot sighting in Daintree National Park, based on 13 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Queensland Barred Bandicoot in Daintree National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Queensland Barred Bandicoot in Daintree National Park in our monthly data.