description Striped bandicoot Overview
The striped bandicoot (Microperoryctes longicauda) is a marsupial in the family Peramelidae. Peters and Doria described the species in 1876, and its recorded range includes West Papua and Papua New Guinea. It inhabits subtropical or tropical dry forests and is distinguished by the striped pattern associated with its common name and by its long-tailed bandicoot form. It is relevant to studies of New Guinea's forest mammals and marsupial diversity.
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What is the scientific name of the striped bandicoot?
The striped bandicoot is Microperoryctes longicauda. It is a marsupial in the family Peramelidae, the same family that includes other bandicoots and bilbies.
Where is the striped bandicoot found?
Its recorded range includes West Papua and Papua New Guinea. It is associated with subtropical or tropical dry forest habitats.
Who described the striped bandicoot?
Peters and Doria described the species in 1876. Its scientific name is Microperoryctes longicauda.
What type of habitat does Microperoryctes longicauda use?
The striped bandicoot is recorded from subtropical or tropical dry forests. Its habitat differs from the open grasslands used by some other bandicoot species.
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