Macrotis lagotis Reid 1837 (bilby)
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Mammalia - Peramelemorphia - Thylacomyidae
Alternative combination: Perameles (Macrotis) lagotis
Belongs to Macrotis according to M. Archer and J. A. W. Kirsch 1977
See also Wilson and Reeder 2005
Sister taxa: Macrotis leucura, Thylacomys
Ecology: ground dwelling insectivore-carnivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Australia (4 collections)
Total: 4 collections each including a single occurrence
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