Are bandicoots protected in Tasmania?

Status. The eastern barred bandicoot is considered threatened because the species is potentially at risk of becoming extinct.

Are bandicoots protected?

All bandicoots are protected as they are native Australia animals. Some sub-species of Bandicoot, like the Southern Brown Bandicoot are now listed as endangered in NSW.

Are Tasmanian bandicoots endangered?

The Tasmanian subspecies (P. g. gunni) is vulnerable to extinction. This species is more widespread than its mainland cousin because Tasmania provides large areas of suitable habitat and because the island lacks the bandicoot’s main predator, the red fox.

What bandicoots are found in Tasmania?

The Eastern Barred Bandicoot (Perameles gunnii gunnii) is a subspecies of P. gunnii which is found only in Tasmania. The Eastern Barred Bandicoot originally occurred in native grasslands and grassy woodlands in Tasmania’s Midlands.

Are there any bandicoots in the state of Tasmania?

Tasmania has two species of bandicoot: Eastern Barred Bandicoot, Perameles gunnii Southern Brown Bandicoot, Isoodon obesulus Tasmania’s two species are relatively secure, although the eastern barred bandicoot is critically endangered on mainland Australia.

Is the brown bandicoot an endangered species in Australia?

When foraging, it digs characteristic conical holes with its well-clawed front feet. In Tasmania, the brown bandicoot is relatively common in suitable habitat and its status appears to be secure. It is wholly protected. It is endangered on mainland Australia, largely due to predation by the introduced fox.

Where can I find a southern brown bandicoot?

Southern brown bandicoot ( Isoodon obesulus ): This bandicoot is found across southern Australia & Tasmania. In WA the subspecies is called the Quenda. It is sometimes found in backyards in the Adelaide Hills region of SA where they are listed as endangered.

Is the eastern barred bandicoot still on the mainland?

Reported sightings have dropped in recent years, which researchers suggest points to “range retraction”  for the vulnerable species, which is considered functionally extinct on the mainland.