Macrotis lagotis Reid 1837 (bilby)

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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